India, Nov. 7 -- Rohit Sharma could return as Mumbai Indians captain ahead of IPL 2027, with the franchise reportedly planning to make an official announcement between November 16 and 18. The development comes amid growing speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya's proposed move to Punjab Kings in a player trade involving Arshdeep Singh.

According to a report, Rohit is expected to take charge of the five-time IPL champions again. If the announcement comes through, it would mark the end of Hardik's three-year stint as Mumbai's captain and bring back the franchise's most successful leader.

The potential leadership change follows Mumbai's disappointing IPL 2026 campaign, in which they finished ninth with just four victories from 14 league mat...