Mon Nov 25 12:05:38 UTC 2024: ## Mumbai Indians Make Strategic Buys on Day One of IPL 2025 Auction
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** The Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, made selective acquisitions on the first day of the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah. While 577 players were available, the team focused on key additions, notably securing New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult for a significant sum of Rs. 12.50 crore. Other notable purchases include Deepak Chahar (Rs. 9.25 crore), Naman Dhir (Rs. 5.25 crore), and Allah Ghazanfar (Rs. 4.80 crore). The team also added several players at lower price points.
Following the first day of bidding, Mumbai Indians have Rs. 11.05 crore remaining in their purse and five available overseas player slots. The team had previously retained Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, and Tilak Varma.
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