Team India’s star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya, is currently showcasing his batting prowess in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, hitting powerful shots. Recently, Pandya expressed his satisfaction with the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) mega auction held in Jeddah, UAE. He stated that the Mumbai Indians franchise has found the “right mix” of players, aligning with their clear plan of balancing young and experienced talent.

In a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media, Pandya said, “I was in constant touch with the table (bidders) about who we were targeting, and I believe we performed well in the auction. The team looks great.” He added, “We’ve got the right mix. Boult (Trent Boult) is back, Deepak Chahar is here, and we also have young players like Will Jacks, Robin Minz, and Ryan Rickelton.”

Pandya’s Take on the Auction Process

Pandya remarked, “I think we did a fantastic job. We addressed all areas.” He acknowledged that while the auction is an exciting process, it’s crucial to maintain composure, especially when targeting players the team needs. “The dynamics of the auction are always tricky. Watching it live is thrilling, and emotions run high because you want to add a specific player to your team.”

Maintaining Composure During the Auction

The Mumbai captain explained, “But sometimes, you miss out. It’s essential not to get overly emotional because, ultimately, we are building an entire team.”

Focus on Uncapped Young Players

Mumbai Indians acquired several uncapped young talents, including Naman Dheer, Robin Minz, Vignesh Puthur, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevan John Jacobs, Venkat Satyanarayana Penmetsa, Raj Angad Bawa, Srijit Krishnan, and Ashwini Kumar. Speaking about them, Pandya encouraged the youngsters to work hard and emphasized that Mumbai Indians provide top-notch facilities to help them become elite cricketers.

Players Bought by Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Auction

• Trent Boult – ₹12.5 crore

• Naman Dheer – ₹5.25 crore

• Robin Minz – ₹65 lakh

• Karn Sharma – ₹50 lakh

• Ryan Rickelton – ₹1 crore

• Deepak Chahar – ₹9.25 crore

• Allah Ghazanfar – ₹4.8 crore

• Will Jacks – ₹5.25 crore

• Ashwini Kumar – ₹30 lakh

• Mitchell Santner – ₹2 crore

• Reece Topley – ₹75 lakh

• Srijit Krishnan – ₹30 lakh

• Raj Angad Bawa – ₹30 lakh

• Satyanarayana Raju – ₹30 lakh

• Bevan Jacobs – ₹30 lakh

• Arjun Tendulkar – ₹30 lakh

• Lizaad Williams – ₹75 lakh

• Vignesh Puthur – ₹30 lakh

Retained Players:

• Rohit Sharma

• Suryakumar Yadav

• Tilak Varma

• Hardik Pandya

• Jasprit Bumrah

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