Aakash Chopra questions Rohit Sharma return as MI captain
Chopra said MI are reconsidering options but cast doubt on whether the franchise will turn back to the 39-year-old for anything beyond a short-term arrangement.
Former India opener Aakash Chopra said reports of Mumbai Indians handing the captaincy back to Rohit Sharma for IPL 2027 indicate some internal discussion but remain unconfirmed. He noted that Hardik Pandya is unlikely to retain the role after two poor seasons but questioned whether Rohit, 39, is the best long-term fit.
Chopra listed Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Tilak Varma as the other captaincy candidates inside the current squad. He added that Mumbai’s habit of course correction makes a change probable, though no final decision has been taken.
Rohit led Mumbai to five IPL titles before Hardik assumed the captaincy ahead of the 2024 season.
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