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Rohit Sharma to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027
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News18•13-10-2026, 20:50
Rohit Sharma to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027
- •Reports suggest that Mumbai Indians may hand over the captaincy back to Rohit Sharma for IPL 2027
- •Under Rohit Sharma, Mumbai won five IPL trophies between 2013 and 2020
- •Hardik Pandya took over the captaincy in 2024, leading to mixed team performances over the seasons
- •Speculation is rife that Hardik Pandya might be traded to franchises like KKR or Rajasthan Royals
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Reports indicate that Mumbai Indians may hand the team's captaincy back to Rohit Sharma for the IPL 2027 season. Under his leadership, the franchise previously claimed five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
The auction for IPL 2027 is scheduled to be held on December 15 and 16, with all ten franchises required to submit their lists of retained and released players exactly one month prior.
Following reports about potential captaincy changes, there is speculation that Hardik Pandya might be traded to either KKR or the Rajasthan Royals, though any deal depends on mutual franchise agreements.
