Rohit Sharma set to return as MI captain: Report. Rohit Sharma is likely to return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027, India Today reported. The franchise's management is reportedly considering replacing Hardik Pandya with Rohit, who led MI to five IPL titles. Hardik, who replaced Rohit ahead of IPL 2024, has been linked with moves to KKR and RR. No official announcement has been made.