Rohit Sharma could return as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027, with the franchise’s senior management understood to be considering a move back to its most successful leader. The potential change would bring renewed attention to Mumbai’s efforts to rebuild a title-winning side after several seasons without an IPL trophy. Rohit captained Mumbai to championships in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. His familiarity with the franchise and experience managing h