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Rohit Sharma likely to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027

Mumbai Indians are poised to restore Rohit Sharma as their captain for the IPL 2027 season, marking a return to the skipper who led the franchise to five league titles between 2013 and 2020. The decision follows a challenging period under Hardik Pandya, whose tenure saw Mumbai finish last in 2024 before a playoff appearance in 2025—though the team remains without a championship since 2020.

Internal discussions reportedly favored Rohit, despite speculation around younger players like Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, who had briefly captained in Pandya’s absence last season. The move also casts uncertainty over Pandya’s future, with trade rumors linking him to Kolkata Knight Riders or Rajasthan Royals, though no official deal has materialized.

A potential swap involving Yashasvi Jaiswal has been floated, offering Mumbai a long-term batting solution as Rohit approaches his 40s and the franchise plans for succession beyond his playing career.

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