- Reports: Rohit Sharma is expected to be reinstated as ctain of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027. Mumbai Indians are reportedly ready to give Rohit Sharma the IPL 2027 job again, replacing Hardik Pandya after a difficult season.
- Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: MI) Mumbai Indians are reportedly ready to reinstate Rohit Sharma as ctain for IPL 2027, ending Hardik Pandya’s tenure at the helm, according to The Indian Express.
- This development follows an eventful IPL 2026 campaign for Mumbai Indians.
Reports: Rohit Sharma is expected to be reinstated as ctain of Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027. Mumbai Indians are reportedly ready to give Rohit Sharma the IPL 2027 job again, replacing Hardik Pandya after a difficult season.
Rohit Sharma (Photo Source: MI) Mumbai Indians are reportedly ready to reinstate Rohit Sharma as ctain for IPL 2027, ending Hardik Pandya’s tenure at the helm, according to The Indian Express. This development follows an eventful IPL 2026 campaign for Mumbai Indians. Under Pandya’s leadership, the team managed to win just four of their 14 league games, losing ten and finishing ninth in the standings.
The result extended the franchise’s title drought to six years, with the last IPL trophy coming in 2020. Rohit had initially suggested the name Tilak Varma as the long-term owner of the franchise. However, the Mumbai Indians resisted and tried to secure Rohit’s commitment.
“Rohit had initially suggested the name Tilak Varma, but the franchise asked him to adopt the name, which he has now agreed to. “There were a number of discussions before he flew to New Zealand and Rohit’s suggestions were also taken while selecting new coaches,” a source told The Indian Express. It is worth noting that Mumbai Indians have denied reports of internal discussions on the issue, as NDTV reported separately.
An official confirmation whether Rohit’s comments were candid is yet to be released. Why is Hardik Pandya being replaced as ctain? Pandya was brought back to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans in a cash sw ahead of IPL 2024 and got the job straight away.
The decision drew significant criticism from the start as Rohit had led the team to five IPL titles before being replaced. Pandya’s efforts at the helm proved difficult on and off the field. During his home games, he was repeatedly booed by crowds at the Wankhede Stadium, reflecting fans’ dissatisfaction.
In the midst of IPL 2026, when the team was in deep trouble, the franchise reportedly explored the possibility of asking Rohit to take over himself at that time, but that did not materialize. Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav were also considered as alternative candidates before the franchise finally settled on Rohit. Meanwhile, Tilak Varma remains in the picture as a potential long-term leader.
Regarding Pandya’s future with the club, reports suggest that he has agreed to play under Rohit’s leadership if a trade with another franchise doesn’t work out. What other changes have Mumbai Indians made ahead of IPL 2027? Along with the constituency reshuffle, Mumbai Indians have also reshuffled their coaching staff for IPL 2027.
Kieron Pollard has been pointed head coach, succeeding Mahela Jayawardene. Robin Uthpa has been pointed as the batting coach for the upcoming season. Uthpa has been previously associated with the franchise as he represented Mumbai Indians in the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008.
New Zealand left-arm pacer Mitchell McClenaghan has been pointed bowling coach, replacing Lasith Malinga. McClenaghan played for Mumbai Indians between 2015 and 2020, during which the team won four IPL titles. T Dilip has been pointed as the fielding coach while Dhawal Kulkarni has been pointed as the bowling development coach.
Kulkarni, a former Mumbai Indians player, was part of the team across several stints during the 2013 and 2020 title-winning campaigns. Also Read: Pakistan defeated India comprehensively in Hong Kong Sixes 2026 Rohit’s record as Mumbai Indians remains the benchmark in the franchise’s history. He has led the team to five IPL titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020, making him tied with MS Dhoni for winning the most IPL titles as a ctain.
