Mumbai Indians (MI) are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As the 2025 season approaches, there is growing speculation around some major changes to their squad. One of the biggest rumors making rounds is the potential departure of MI’s long-serving captain, Rohit Sharma.
Rohit Sharma’s future with MI: Will he stay or move?
The chatter around Rohit Sharma’s future with Mumbai Indians is not new, but recent developments have added weight to the idea that the captain might leave the franchise. With multiple IPL teams reportedly interested in acquiring him, it has created an intriguing dynamic ahead of the 2025 season.
Reports suggest that franchises like Delhi Capitals (DC), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are keen on bringing in the experienced opener. With IPL teams expected to submit their retention lists before November 26, there is a growing belief that Rohit Sharma may not be retained by MI, potentially opening the door for a high-profile trade.
If Mumbai Indians decide to trade Rohit Sharma, it will be one of the biggest moves in IPL history. But who could MI consider in exchange for their long-standing captain? Here are some potential players that MI could target in a trade involving Rohit Sharma.
1. KL Rahul (Lucknow Super Giants)
KL Rahul, the current captain of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has been a name that has been swirling around in the trade rumors. After a rough patch in IPL 2024, where LSG suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), tensions within the LSG camp reportedly began to rise. Post-match, LSG’s owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen having a heated discussion with KL Rahul, fueling speculation that Rahul’s position in the team might be in jeopardy.
There are multiple reports suggesting that Rahul might not be retained by LSG, and if that happens, MI could seize the opportunity to bring in the experienced batter. Rahul’s leadership qualities and ability to anchor an innings could make him a suitable replacement for Rohit Sharma in the Mumbai Indians squad.
2. Shreyas Iyer (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Another name that has come up in trade rumors is Shreyas Iyer, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Iyer has been one of the most consistent performers in the IPL, leading KKR to an IPL title in the past.
There were recent reports suggesting that KKR had shown interest in Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav, potentially involving a trade between Iyer and Yadav. Although these rumors were later dismissed, it does open the door for further speculation. If MI and KKR revisit trade talks, Shreyas Iyer could be a potential target for Mumbai Indians, giving the franchise a dynamic middle-order batter and an experienced leader.
3. Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
The Australian Test captain, Pat Cummins, who led SRH to the finals in IPL 2024, is another big name linked with Mumbai Indians. Cummins had a successful stint as the captain of SRH and was instrumental in guiding them to the finals.
While SRH is expected to retain Cummins, there are rumors of a potential trade involving Rohit Sharma. If such a trade occurs, MI will want to target a world-class player like Cummins, who brings immense value as both a fast bowler and a leader.
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