Hardik Pandya revealed that he was constantly in touch with the Mumbai Indians management during the IPL auction in Jeddah.

After finishing last in the IPL 2024 points table, Mumbai Indians released their wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan and all overseas players. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, the five-time champions signed Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar for big bucks.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has expressed his delight at the way things panned out for them in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah and said the franchise has "found the right mix" of players. The star all-rounder said they had a clear plan of having a blend of youth and experienced players.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya expressed satisfaction on all new picks at IPL 2025 mega auction despite a limited budget of Rs 45 crore.

Hardik was in close contact with the coaching staff about the players he wanted and felt that the team had the perfect mix of youth and experience.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is ready for the new IPL season, excited about the blend of experienced and young players acquired in the auction. Emphasizing team balance and inclusiveness, Pandya aims to make new players feel at home and encourages them to utilize Mumbai Indians' resources to excel.