Will SKY leave MI? Suryakumar Yadav to stay back at Mumbai Indians for IPL 2025 - Reports

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Recent reports have suggested that Suryakumar Yadav might be on the move from Mumbai Indians (MI) for the IPL 2025 season, especially in light of rumours about former MI captain Rohit Sharma’s potential departure.

However, new updates from SportsTak indicate that Yadav will stay with the franchise. According to a source within MI, these speculations are unfounded.

“No, he won’t leave. Just people speculating on social media to get engagement,” the source told SportsTak.

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What’s behind the rumours of SKY’s departure?

The speculation about Yadav’s potential move was fueled by reports suggesting that Kolkata Knight Riders were interested in acquiring him as their captain.

Despite these rumours, the confirmation from MI has come as a relief to Mumbai Indians fans, who were concerned about the team's performance in IPL 2024, where they finished at the bottom of the table under Hardik Pandya’s leadership.

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What does this mean for Mumbai Indians’ future?

The assurance that Suryakumar Yadav will stay is a significant relief for MI, especially given the upheaval of the previous season.

MI had a disappointing IPL 2024 campaign, ending up at the bottom of the table with only four wins out of 14 matches. Known for their consistency in the league, MI struggled this season, partly due to significant changes within the team.

The decision to replace Rohit Sharma, a five-time IPL-winning captain, with Hardik Pandya was met with widespread disapproval from fans.

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The backlash against the new leadership was intense, and Pandya faced significant criticism, which affected his performance and decision-making on the field. 

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Saurav Goyal is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition. 
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