Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya claimed that they knew it would be difficult to get Ishan Kishan back in the IPL 2025 Auction due to his skills and the kind of player he is. Kishan's 6-year association with MI came to an end during the auction as he was sold to Sunrisers Hyderabad for 11.

Ishan Kishan, a key player for Mumbai Indians since 2018, was not retained by the team ahead of the 2025 IPL auction. Hardik Pandya shared a heartfelt message appreciating Kishan's contributions. Ishan was bought by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.

Ishan Kishan's time with Mumbai Indians came to an end when they didn't retain him for the upcoming season. During the IPL Auction 2025, Kishan was involved in a mega-bidding war, with Sunrisers Hyderabad coming out on top,

MI captain Hardik Pandya has a special message for his ex-teammate Ishan Kishan after star wicketkeeper was bought by SRH in IPL 2025 mega auction

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya on Sunday said in a heartfelt video that the franchise's former star wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will forever be their "pocket dynamo" and talked about youngster's seven-year-stint with the five-time champions.

Hardik Pandya says an emotional goodbye to Ishan Kishan, who transferred to Sunrisers Hyderabad. He reflects on Kishan's lively personality and the joy he brought to the team, emphasizing that his absence will be felt greatly by Mumbai Indians.

Kishan was snapped up by last season's finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.25 crore as Mumbai Indians quit bidding on the player once it reached Rs 3.20 crore. Kishan had a base price of Rs 2 crore.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya acknowledged the challenge of reacquiring Ishan Kishan in the IPL mega auction due to his valuable skill set. Kishan, previously unretained by MI, was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 11.