Another veteran Indian cricketer to keep an eye on is former Mumbai Indian skipper and star batter, Rohit Sharma. Rohit will represent the five-time IPL champions for the 15th season and third time on the trot as a player. Mumbai Indians’ success over the years was built on Rohit Sharma’s leadership and batting prowess.
Rohit was the MI’s second-highest run-getter in the IPL 2025, amassing 418 runs, including 4 fifties, at an average of 29.85 and an economy rate of 149.28 in 15 matches. With the ‘Impact Rule’, the veteran batter limited himself to batting only and forgo fielding duties due to niggles, preserving his fitness in crucial moments.
However, Rohit Sharma, who appeared fit after weight loss, will have a bigger on-field role, moving away from being used mainly as an Impact Player like last season, as confirmed by Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Just like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma also retired from T20Is and Tests, focusing on ODIs to extend his career till the 2027 World Cup, making IPL 2026 crucial for him.
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