Rohit Sharma Gears Up for IPL 2026 with Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma is back in action as he prepares for the IPL 2026 season with the Mumbai Indians. The star batter has resumed training and is set to lead the team once again. With a remarkable history of success, including six IPL titles, Sharma's journey with MI has been nothing short of legendary. The team has officially kicked off pre-season training under the guidance of head coach Mahela Jayawardene. Fans can look forward to an exciting season ahead as the squad gears up for the challenges of IPL 2026.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 17, 2026, 22:42 IST

Rohit Sharma Prepares for IPL 2026

Star Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma is making waves as he prepares for the upcoming 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The seasoned batter has rejoined the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad and has already begun his training sessions. A recent video shared by Sharma on Instagram showcases him practicing his signature big shots while donning the Mumbai Indians training jersey.

Rohit Sharma's Remarkable Journey with MI

Over his illustrious career, Sharma has clinched six IPL titles, including one with the Deccan Chargers and five as the captain of the Mumbai Indians, making him one of the most successful captains in IPL history. He joined MI in 2011 and took over as captain in 2013.

In his inaugural season as captain, he led MI to their first IPL title and continued to guide the team for 11 years until Hardik Pandya took over in 2024. Rohit is also MI's leading run-scorer and one of only four players to surpass 6000 runs in the IPL.

His standout season came in 2013 when he amassed 538 runs, contributing significantly to MI's title victory. In 2015, he was named Player of the Final as MI triumphed over the Chennai Super Kings for their second title.

Under his leadership, MI secured additional titles in 2017, 2019, and 2020.

Mumbai Indians Kick Off Pre-Season Training

On Monday, the Mumbai Indians officially began their pre-season training, marking the start of preparations for the 2026 IPL campaign. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene led the initial training session, supported by bowling coaches Paras Mhambrey and Lasith Malinga, along with fielding coach Carl Hopkinson and the entire strength and conditioning team.

Mumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2026

The roster for the Mumbai Indians in 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.