Rohit Sharma is likely to return as captain of Mumbai Indians for the 2027 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the five-time champions reportedly. The development comes after Mumbai Indians endured disappointing campaigns under Hardik Pandya, prompting a major restructuring of the team’s coaching and support staff. According to reports, Mumbai Indians had considered replacing Pandya as captain midway through the previous IPL season when the team was struggling.