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IPL 2027: Amidst winds of change, Rohit Sharma is the glue Mumbai Indians need right now

Kieron Pollard's elevation as the new head coach and the exits of Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey and Carl Hopkinson from the Mumbai Indians (MI) setup have already pressed the reset button in the camp. Appointments for the fielding…

Times Of India

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 3:13 AM

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The Times of India argues Rohit Sharma is the ideal captain to stabilize Mumbai Indians for IPL 2027.
Kieron Pollard has been appointed head coach following major departures from Mumbai Indians' coaching staff.
The piece views young batter Tilak Varma as a future leader rather than an immediate captaincy choice.

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The Times of India argues that Mumbai Indians should return to Rohit Sharma as captain ahead of IPL 2027 to provide stability amid major backroom changes. The franchise has named Kieron Pollard as head coach following the departures of Mahela Jayawardene, Lasith Malinga, Paras Mhambrey, and Carl Hopkinson.

While recognizing Rohit is 39, the article suggests his familiarity with Pollard can steady the dressing room before grooming future leaders like Tilak Varma.

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IPL 2027: Amidst winds of change, Rohit Sharma is the glue Mumbai Indians need right now

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