IPL 2026 Auction: Will Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma?

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IPL 2026 Auction: Will Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma?: Ahead of the IPL 2026 mega auction, all franchises are required to submit their final list of retained and released players by November 15th. Meanwhile, a major debate has raged in cricket circles and on social media about whether the Mumbai Indians (MI) are considering releasing their former and successful captain, Rohit Sharma. However, MI has put an end to all these speculations with a strong response.

Mumbai Indians dismiss rumors

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Mumbai Indians dismissed all these rumors with a humorous and filmy post on their social media handles. The franchise took a dig at the news of Rohit Sharma's trade with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), writing, inspired by a dialogue from the famous film 'Don':

"The sun will rise again tomorrow, it is certain, but at night… it is not only difficult, it is impossible."

This post made it clear that Rohit Sharma will be playing for Mumbai Indians in the next season as well and will remain an important part of the team.

Rohit Sharma's performance in IPL 2025

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Even though Rohit Sharma is 38 years old, his performance in IPL 2025 was excellent. His stats show that he remains a match-winner even today.

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Matches	15
Runs	418
Average	30
Strike Rate	150
Fifties	4 (including a special innings of 81 runs)

Rohit's explosive starts have provided MI with a solid foundation in many matches.

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Captaincy changed, but 'confidence' remains intact

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After Hardik Pandya was handed the captaincy, there were questions about whether Rohit would leave the team. However, the team's official statement has made it clear that even though the captaincy has changed, Rohit Sharma will remain the 'soul' of the team.

Rohit's experience, his calm nature, and his ability to understand the match are a great inspiration for young players. According to Raina, experience and leadership are Mumbai Indians' biggest strengths.

Conclusion: Will the Mumbai Indians release Rohit Sharma?

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Mumbai Indians' decision to retain Rohit Sharma is not only emotionally sound, but also strategically crucial. Losing an experienced, successful, and reliable player like Rohit could have been a significant loss for the team. His presence on the field is a significant strength for the team.

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