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Mumbai, March 17, 2026: Star Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has joined the Mumbai Indians squad ahead of the IPL 2026 season, boosting preparations for the upcoming tournament.
Rohit Sharma Returns to MI Camp
Mumbai Indians confirmed Rohit Sharma’s arrival through their official social media handle. Fans welcomed the return of the veteran opener, also known as “Hitman.”
Rohit remains one of the most successful players in IPL history. He has won six IPL titles, including:
- 1 title with Deccan Chargers
- 5 titles as captain of Mumbai Indians
ʜɪᴛᴍᴀɴ joins the squad ahead of the new season in today’s #MIDaily! 👑 pic.twitter.com/5KH5rRR8CM
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 17, 2026
A Legendary IPL Career
Rohit joined Mumbai Indians in 2011 and became captain in 2013. He led the team to their first IPL title in the same season.
Under his leadership, MI dominated the league and won titles in:
- 2013
- 2015
- 2017
- 2019
- 2020
He is also MI’s highest run-scorer and among the few players with over 6000 IPL runs.
His best season came in 2013, where he scored 538 runs and guided the team to victory.
Transition in Leadership
Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as captain in the 2024 season. Despite the leadership change, Rohit continues to play a key role in the squad.
His experience adds strength and balance to the team.
MI Begins Pre-Season Training
Mumbai Indians started their IPL 2026 pre-season training camp on Monday. Head coach Mahela Jayawardene led the session.
The coaching staff included:
- Paras Mhambrey (bowling coach)
- Lasith Malinga (bowling coach)
- Carl Hopkinson (fielding coach)
Jayawardene shared his thoughts on the first training session:
“The first day of pre-season always brings energy. We want to set the tone early and prepare strongly for the season.”
Strong Squad for IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians have built a balanced squad for the new season. Key players include:
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Trent Boult
- Quinton de Kock
- Shardul Thakur
The remaining players will join the camp soon as preparations intensify.
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