Ishan Kishan looks back on his memories and growth and bids an emotional farewell to Mumbai Indians. He is ready for a new opportunity by joining Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2025.
A journey full of growth and memories
Talented wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan bid an emotional farewell to Mumbai Indians (MI) after an impressive journey.
In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Kishan expressed gratitude for the support he received from the management, coaches, teammates and fans during his time with the franchise.
“I have so many memories with you all, so many moments of joy, happiness and growth,” Kishan said. His message highlighted the deep relationship he had formed with Mumbai city’s MI and its passionate fan base known as the Paltans. He emphasized that this chapter of his career had a significant impact on his personal and professional development as a player.
During his time with Mumbai Indians, Kishan emerged as one of the key players in the squad. He has been crucial to MI’s success over the years and has contributed significantly to their five IPL titles. His explosive batting style and ability to perform under pressure have made him a fan favorite. Reflecting on his journey, Kishan acknowledged how much he has grown both as a player and as a person during his time at MI.
Kishan’s farewell note also acknowledged the support he received from various stakeholders within the franchise. He expressed his gratitude to the management and coaching staff for believing in him and giving him the opportunity to showcase his talents. He also expressed gratitude for the camaraderie he shared with his fellow players, saying these friendships will last a lifetime.
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Looking at new opportunities
Ishan Kishan will represent Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025 after being sold for ₹11.25 crore. This is a 26% pay cut from the ₹15.25 crore he earned from Mumbai Indians in 2022. Mumbai Indians started the bidding at ₹2 crore but stopped at ₹3.20 crore during the auction. Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings engaged in a bidding war, but SRH came on board late to secure him.
Kishan, known for his explosive batting, has been with the Mumbai Indians since the 2016 IPL season. He had his best IPL season in 2020, scoring 516 runs at an average of 57.33. Recently, he lost his place in the Indian national team on a central contract due to poor form. However, he has worked hard in domestic cricket and represented India A against Australia A in the recent match.
Mumbai Indians retained Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma in place of Kishan. Sunrisers Hyderabad hope his addition will strengthen their batting line-up for the upcoming season.
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