Mumbai Indians plan Rohit Sharma return as captain for IPL 2027
Mumbai Indians are planning Rohit Sharma's return as captain for 2027 with Hardik Pandya expected to be traded. Kieron Pollard is the new head coach.
Mumbai Indians are reported to plan Rohit Sharma's return as captain for IPL 2027. Hardik Pandya is expected to be traded away before the season. Kieron Pollard has been appointed head coach with Robin Uthappa as batting coach.
Tilak Varma is viewed as a future leader and possible deputy under Rohit. Mumbai Indians finished ninth in the previous IPL season. A mega-auction is scheduled after the 2027 season.
R Ashwin reportedly warned CSK that Mumbai Indians will want one specific star in any Hardik Pandya trade. Hanuma Vihari predicted Hardik Pandya will join Chennai Super Kings.
CricHubb Take
The reported return of Rohit as captain would reset Mumbai's leadership structure after a single season under Hardik Pandya.