[WATCH]- Mumbai Indians Share Playful Video To Welcome Rohit Sharma Ahead Of IPL 2025

The Mumbai Indians (MI) shared a special video on Wednesday, March 19, to mark the arrival of former captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). The much-awaited 18th edition of the tournament is set to kick off on March 22.

Rohit last played in the 2025 Champions Trophy final against New Zealand in Dubai on March 9. Leading India’s chase of 252, he played a crucial knock of 76 runs and was named Player of the Match as India secured a four-wicket victory to claim the title.

At 37, Rohit joined MS Dhoni as only the second Indian captain to win two ICC trophies. With the IPL season fast approaching, Mumbai Indians shared a fun video to welcome their star opener. You can watch the video here:

 

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Mumbai Indians (MI) will kick off their 2025 IPL campaign against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 23. In the opening match, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team as regular captain Hardik Pandya serves a one-match suspension for a slow over-rate.

Hardik received the ban from the IPL governing body at the end of the previous season after MI failed to complete their 20 overs within the stipulated time on three separate occasions, with the final violation occurring in their last game of the season.

Rohit Sharma ranks as the third-highest run-scorer in IPL history

Rohit Sharma brings immense experience to the IPL, having participated in the tournament since its inception in 2008. The right-handed batter has featured in 257 matches, amassing 6,628 runs, including 43 half-centuries and two centuries.

This makes him the third-highest run-scorer in IPL history, trailing only Virat Kohli (8,004) and Shikhar Dhawan (6,769). Additionally, Rohit ranks second in the list of players who have captained the most IPL matches, leading in 158 games—only behind MS Dhoni (226).

Under his leadership, Mumbai Indians have secured five titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020).

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