MI have announced that all-rounder Hardik Pandya will continue as their captain in IPL 2025 despite the franchise finishing last in IPL 2024. MI made the announcement while announcing their retentions. They have retained Hardik for ₹16.35 crore. Hardik scored 216 runs at a strike-rate of 143 and took 11 wickets with an economy of 10.75 in IPL 2024.