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The Mumbai Indians have successfully retained key players Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Jasprit Bumrah by striking a balance between retention pay and acknowledging the players’ roles and contributions to the team. Jasprit Bumrah, who is considered the most valuable player, was awarded the highest retention pay of Rs 18 crore. The decision to retain these players was made after thorough discussions that emphasized the significance of collective goals and team hierarchy, resulting in substantial pay figures for these crucial team members.
