Rohit Sharma likely next Mumbai Indians captain as Hardik Pandya set to depart
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 12:12 PM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Mitchell Santner referred to Rohit Sharma as 'skipper' following the abandoned ODI in Hamilton, fueling speculation he will replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain. The Mumbai franchise is reportedly at a pivotal point in its trade planning, with Pandya moving to Punjab Kings in exchange for Arshdeep Singh. While Rohit's leadership is favored by fans, the franchise has denied any internal discussions about his potential captaincy. Suryakumar Yadav is also a viable candidate as he has led India in T20Is and is an established player in the team. A decision on the captaincy is expected soon, although no official announcement has been made.
- •Mitchell Santner called Rohit Sharma 'skipper' after a washed-out ODI.
- •Hardik Pandya is anticipated to join Punjab Kings in a trade.
- •Suryakumar Yadav is considered a potential candidate for captain.
- •No official captaincy decision has been announced yet.
- •Mumbai Indians finished ninth in IPL 2026 and are seeking direction.
- 12:12 PMYahoo Sports — IPL 2027 rumour: NZ star Mitchell Santner all but confirms Rohit Sharma will replace Hardik Pandya as Mumbai Indians captain
"A recent viral clip has led fans to believe that Hitman will return as the Mumbai Indians captain after Mitchell Santner named Rohit Sharma skipper following the cancellation of the 3rd ODI at Hamilton.
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