IPL 2025 Rumors: Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav at the Center Of Trade Speculations

The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) faced upheaval due to a significant captaincy change at Mumbai Indians (MI). The franchise replaced long-time captain Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya, acquired from Gujarat Titans in a cash deal. This move led to speculation about a rift between Sharma and Pandya, contributing to MI’s poor performance, finishing at the bottom of the points table.

Despite resolving their differences during India’s T20 World Cup victory earlier this year, reports suggest that Rohit Sharma has been approached by several franchises for the IPL 2025 season. Additionally, there are rumors that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are interested in Suryakumar Yadav, recently named captain of India’s T20I team. According to a video by journalist Rohit Juglan, KKR has made an unofficial offer to Suryakumar and may pursue a trade deal with MI, potentially involving Shreyas Iyer.

With a mega auction planned for next season, this speculation could be significant. However, there has been no official confirmation from KKR regarding these reports. Meanwhile, both Suryakumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer are participating in the ongoing Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament. The Mumbai Cricket Association confirmed Iyer’s availability for the match against Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the importance of domestic tournaments for international players’ match readiness.