This outlines the 5 most expensive players in Mumbai Indians history, showcasing their significant impact on the franchise. Their high-value signings reflect their vital roles in shaping MI’s success, with several contributing to multiple IPL title wins and helping establish the team as one of the most successful in the tournament.
5. Jasprit Bumrah – 12 crore
Jasprit Bumrah is arguably the most indispensable player for the Mumbai Indians. Despite reaching the playoffs last season, MI fell short of the final without him. Since his IPL debut in 2013, Bumrah has been a cornerstone for MI, claiming 145 wickets and contributing to five title wins alongside Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard.
4. Hardik Pandya – 15 crore
Hardik Pandya has returned to Mumbai Indians with a salary of INR 15 crore, matching his earnings from the last two seasons at Gujarat Titans. In addition to his salary, he is set to receive a substantial transfer fee and endorsements. During his seven seasons with MI, Hardik helped secure four title wins, and now he’s back to further MI’s legacy.
3. Ishan Kishan – 15.25 crore
Ishan Kishan is a key part of Mumbai Indians’ future plans. A versatile player, capable of opening the batting and keeping wickets, Kishan attracted a hefty bid of INR 15.25 crore from MI in the 2022 IPL mega-auction. Having previously played four seasons with MI from 2018 to 2021, he wasn’t retained but was successfully brought back by the franchise at a significant price.
2. Rohit Sharma – 16 crore
Rohit Sharma joined Mumbai Indians in 2011 for INR 9.2 crore and became their captain in 2013. Under his leadership, MI has won five IPL titles. In the 2022 season, his salary was raised to INR 16 crore. With over 5000 runs for MI, Rohit’s most enduring legacy remains his five IPL trophies and his leadership in shaping the franchise’s success.
1. Cameron Green – INR 17.5 crore
Cameron Green became the second-most expensive IPL player ever, purchased by Mumbai Indians for INR 17.5 crore in the 2023 auction, just behind Sam Curran’s INR 18.5 crore bid by Punjab Kings. Green had a stellar 2023 season, scoring 452 runs at a strike rate of 160, including one century and two fifties, while also taking 6 wickets. However, MI had to trade Green to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to free up funds for Hardik Pandya’s return.
