Mumbai Indians have addressed the swirling rumours about Suryakumar Yadav potentially leaving the franchise ahead of IPL 2025. Following a disappointing 2024 season, where Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, finished last and became the first team to be eliminated, speculation about the futures of star players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav has been rampant.
While the franchise has yet to make any official statement regarding Rohit and Bumrah, reports suggest that Mumbai Indians have dismissed rumours of Suryakumar’s departure as baseless social media gossip aimed at stirring engagement.
The controversy surrounding the team intensified after Mumbai Indians replaced five-time IPL-winning captain Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya ahead of the 2024 season. This decision sparked outrage among fans, with Hardik facing boos at every match, which appeared to affect his performance and decision-making as a captain.
Adding to the speculation, reports indicated Rohit’s dissatisfaction with the captaincy change, further fueling rumours of his potential exit before the IPL 2025 mega auction. The buzz around Suryakumar’s future also grew after he was appointed India’s T20I captain following Rohit’s retirement, which came shortly after India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory. Despite this, Mumbai Indians have reportedly clarified that these rumours are unsubstantiated.