Rohit Sharma MI Captain 2027: Rohit Sharma could once again take the field as the captain of the Mumbai Indians. He might be entrusted with the captaincy for IPL 2027.
Rohit Sharma Set to Return as Mumbai Indians Captain in IPL 2027?
Rohit Sharma could once again be seen at the helm of the Mumbai Indians in the IPL; he might captain the team again in the upcoming 2027 season. Known as the 'Hitman', Rohit is the captain under whom the Mumbai Indians won the title five times; he led the team from 2013 to 2023. Subsequently, Hardik Pandya served as the team's captain for the next three years.
According to reports, Rohit could return as captain once again. However, it is worth noting that Rohit is currently 39 years old; he will turn 40 by the next IPL.
As of now, there is no official information regarding Rohit becoming the captain. It remains to be seen what decision Mumbai takes.
IPL's Most Successful Captains
Rohit is the joint-most successful captain in IPL history. Just as Mumbai has won five titles under his leadership, Chennai Super Kings have also won five titles under MS Dhoni's captaincy. Thus, the 'Hitman' stands as the joint-most successful IPL captain.
When did Mumbai win titles under Rohit Sharma's captaincy?
- IPL 2013
- IPL 2015
- IPL 2017
- IPL 2019
- IPL 2020
Rohit Sharma's IPL Career
Rohit has played 281 matches in his IPL career so far. Batting in 276 of these innings, he has scored 7,329 runs at an average of 29.91 and a strike rate of 132.91. During this period, he has hit two centuries and 49 half-centuries, with a highest score of 109*. The 'Hitman' has also taken 15 wickets while bowling in 32 innings, with his best figures being 4/6.
