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Mumbai Indians captaincy race heats up for IPL 2027 as Rohit Sharma re-enters contention

Mumbai Indians captaincy race heats up for IPL 2027 as Rohit Sharma re-enters contention
World Sports · 20:19:54 - Friday, 30 October 2026

Mumbai Indians face a leadership dilemma ahead of the 2027 Indian Premier League season as former captain Rohit Sharma re-enters the race for the role amid uncertainty surrounding Hardik Pandya's future with the franchise.

Sharma, who led Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles before stepping down, is reportedly being considered for a return to the captaincy. Meanwhile, Pandya, who took over the reins in 2024, has been linked with a potential move away from the team, leaving the franchise to weigh its options.

The five-time champions are expected to finalize their leadership structure before the player retention deadline later this year.

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