The speculation comes as the IPL approaches the final year of its current three-year mega auction cycle. Rohit Sharma, who turns 40 in 2027, is second on the IPL’s all-time run-scoring list with 7,329 runs in 281 matches. Hardik Pandya replaced him as skipper of the five-time IPL champions ahead of IPL 2024.
“We don't know if he's (Rohit) going to play only one more year or longer. The same has been said about Dhoni, and he has ended up playing for many years and will likely return as a player again next season,” Ravichandran Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
Rohit captained Mumbai Indians (MI) from 2013 to 2023, leading the franchise to all five of its IPL titles. The franchise remains one of the tournament’s most successful teams.
Ravichandran Ashwin Predicts Hardik Pandya Trade Ahead of IPL 2027
"It's almost certain that he (Hardik) won't be with MI unless they try to retain him at the last moment. But I do believe he'll be traded. MI might look for a leg-spinner in the trade, and there were even talks of MI targeting an Indian left-arm pacer from PBKS for Hardik," said Ashwin (via the aforementioned source).
Mumbai Indians Aim to End Six-Year IPL Title Drought
Mumbai Indians have not won the IPL since their 2020 triumph. They have qualified for the playoffs only twice in the six seasons since that title, a disappointing run for a franchise that dominated the tournament during Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.
The franchise has appointed former player Kieron Pollard as its new head coach ahead of the next season. A potential change in captaincy could be another key decision for the management.
Rohit’s return to the leadership role could be an option given his experience and record with Mumbai, although no such move has been confirmed. The franchise must determine the leadership structure it believes can take the team back into title contention.
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