India, March 29 -- As Mumbai Indians get ready to face Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL 2026 opener on Sunday, there is a familiar feeling around this fixture. It usually finds its way back to Rohit Sharma. For some reason, Rohit has always looked comfortable against Kolkata. It is not about one standout knock or a single big moment. It is more about consistency. Over the years, he has chipped in again and again, building a record that has grown quietly but steadily.

What stands out is the way he goes about it. There is no rush in his batting. He starts by getting a feel of the pitch, lets a few balls go, and then begins to open up. Once he settles, everything looks simple. The pulls, the drives, the flicks, they come out naturally, al...