Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina Which players have you shared your views on? Mumbai Indians (MI) should stay ahead of ipl 2026 auction. With the bidding event approaching, MI’s management will face important decisions regarding its core group. As they prepare for another exciting season, the combination of experienced campaigners with young stars could make them a dominant force in the IPL once again.
Suresh Raina names two players whom MI should retain for IPL 2026
Raina, who is known for his sharp cricketing insights, believes that the five-time champions should rely on their two most influential players – Rohit Sharma And trent bolt – Because they want to rebuild for next season. Raina stressed the importance of retaining Rohit Sharma, under whose captaincy MI reached unprecedented heights. He highlighted how Rohit’s leadership, consistency and tactical acumen have defined MI’s success over the years.
“They should keep hold of him (Rohit Sharma); he has won a lot of trophies for them,” Raina said while talking to Star Sports.
Apart from Rohit, Raina also heaped praise on New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult, describing him as a “gun player” and someone whose left-arm pace brings unique value to the team.
“They should retain him (Trent Boult); he is a gun player. The advantage he has as a left-arm bowler is something you don’t get easily.” Raina added.
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Mumbai Indians’ 2025 campaign: A season of ups and downs
The 2025 IPL season was a true rollercoaster for MI. The team started poorly and lost four of its first five games, but came back strong by winning six consecutive games and securing the fourth playoff spot with eight wins and six losses.
In the playoffs, MI defeated Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator but lost to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2. Despite the heartbreak, several positives emerged – Suryakumar Yadav’s consistent form, and Jasprit Bumrah’s impressive comeback from injury.
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