Rohit Sharma Rejoins Mumbai Indians for IPL 2026 Season

Rohit Sharma has made his return to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2026 IPL season, rejoining the squad where he has achieved remarkable success. With six IPL titles and a legacy as one of the tournament's most successful captains, Sharma's presence is expected to bolster MI's chances in the upcoming season. The team has also commenced pre-season training under head coach Mahela Jayawardene, who emphasizes the importance of a strong start. The full squad is gearing up for an exciting campaign ahead.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 17, 2026, 10:42 IST

Rohit Sharma Returns to MI

Rohit Sharma, the former captain of India and the Mumbai Indians (MI), has officially rejoined the squad of the five-time IPL champions in preparation for the 2026 season.

Sharma's Legacy with Mumbai Indians

With six IPL titles to his name—one with Deccan Chargers and five as MI's captain—Sharma stands as one of the most successful leaders in the tournament's history.

He became part of the Mumbai franchise in 2011 and took over as captain in 2013, leading MI to their first IPL title in his inaugural season as captain. After an impressive 11-year tenure, he was succeeded by Hardik Pandya for the 2024 season.

Rohit is MI's all-time leading run-scorer and is among the select few players to have amassed over 6000 runs in the IPL.

His standout season was in 2013, where he scored 538 runs, contributing significantly to MI's title victory. In 2015, he was named Player of the Final when MI triumphed over Chennai Super Kings for their second title. Under his leadership, MI also secured victories in 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Pre-Season Training Kicks Off

On Monday, MI officially began their pre-season training, marking the start of preparations for the upcoming 2026 campaign. The session was led by head coach Mahela Jayawardene, alongside bowling coaches Paras Mhambrey and Lasith Malinga, as well as the complete strength and conditioning and physiotherapy teams.

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The rest of the squad is anticipated to join the training camp in the upcoming days as they ramp up their preparations for the tournament.

Mumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2026

The roster for the IPL 2026 season includes: Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ryan Rickleton, Robin Minz, Raj Bawa, Raghu Sharma, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Naman Dhir, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Allah Ghafanzar, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Will Jacks, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, Shardul Thakur, Quinton de Kock, Danish Malewar, Mohammad Izhar, Atharva Ankolekar, and Mayank Rawat.