Tue Nov 26 00:09:42 UTC 2024: ## Arjun Tendulkar Retained by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 Despite Questionable Performance
**MUMBAI, INDIA (November 25, 2024)** – The Mumbai Indians have retained Arjun Tendulkar for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, despite the young bowler’s lackluster performance in previous seasons. Tendulkar, son of cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, was bought back at his base price of ₹30 lakh.
The first round of the IPL mega auction saw many players unsold, including Tendulkar, who went unpicked initially despite his base price. However, he was subsequently listed for review, and Mumbai Indians were the only team to bid for him, securing his services at the minimum price.
This decision has sparked debate among fans, with some speculating that the team’s retention of Tendulkar is a tribute to his father’s legacy rather than a reflection of his on-field contributions. In his previous IPL appearances, Arjun has played five matches, scoring 13 runs in one innings and taking 3 wickets at an economy rate of 9.37. He made his IPL debut on April 16, 2023, against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Other notable players acquired or retained by Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 include Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya (captain), Suryakumar Yadav, and Trent Boult. The complete squad also features a mix of international and domestic talent. The team’s full roster is available [link to tweet/source].
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