Everything what I have achieved in my life has been as a part of Mumbai Indians, says Hardik

After being retained by five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season, skipper Hardik Pandya said here on Monday that everything in his life has been a result of being a part of the franchise.

On IPL 2025 retention day, MI said they have retained their five core players in Jasprit Bumrah (INR 18 crore), Hardik (INR 16.35 crore), Suryakumar Yadav (INR 16.35 crore), Rohit Sharma (INR 16.30 crore) and Tilak Varma (INR 8 crore).

I think it's a lot of love that I have received here, means the world to me. My journey starts here and you know all that I have achieved in my life has been a part of Mumbai Indians. We are five fingers but one fist, that is how I look at it," said Pandya in a statement issued by the franchise.

Not surprising India's fast-bowling spearhead Bumrah tops the retentions list, IANS learns, Rohit supported this and even volunteered to bat fourth in the order as he wanted the limelight focused on other players of this franchise.

"I am thrilled to be part of Mumbai Indians again. I played so much cricket here. This is the place where I have started my cricket career. So, this city is very, very special and I am happy to be here," said Rohit.

The right-handed opener also came out in support of the decision made by MI in retaining the core of their five capped India players. "You know the players that are representing the national team at the highest level should get the preference. That's what I believe in and I'm quite happy with it.".

Through the retentions, MI have gone through INR 75 crore and still have available salary cap of INR 45 crore with which they would look to build rest of their team in IPL 2025 mega-auction.