IPL 2027: Rohit to Replace Hardik as MI Captain?

Mumbai Indians are likely to bring back Rohit Sharma as captain for IPL 2027, replacing Hardik Pandya.

According to a report by The Indian Express. The franchise has reportedly asked Rohit to take charge again, and the former captain has agreed to the proposal.

Rohit had earlier led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, making him the most successful captain in the IPL along with MS Dhoni.
The franchise had also considered changing its captain during the previous season when the team was struggling under Hardik Pandya.

According to the report, Rohit had initially suggested Tilak Varma as a possible captain. Despite, Mumbai Indians wanted Rohit to return to the role. Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah were also among the options considered by the franchise.

With Rohit likely to take over, Hardik Pandya’s future at Mumbai Indians is now uncertain. He has been linked with a possible trade to another franchise. Despite, if the deal does not happen, Pandya has reportedly agreed to play under Rohit’s captaincy.

Mumbai Indians finished ninth in IPL 2026 after losing 10 of their 14 matches under Pandya. The franchise has also made changes to its coaching staff, with Kieron Pollard replacing Mahela Jayawardene as head coach.

Robin Uthappa has been appointed batting coach, Mitchell McClenaghan bowling coach, T Dilip fielding coach and Dhawal Kulkarni development bowling coach.