Rohit Sharma has joined the Mumbai Indians camp as the team begins preparations for IPL 2026. The tournament is scheduled to start on March 28, and Mumbai Indians will play their opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The experienced opener looked relaxed and confident during the training session as the team started its build-up for the new season.
Rohit Sharma Starts Training With MI
Rohit Sharma attended Mumbai Indians’ net session on Monday. During the practice, he was seen batting in the nets and preparing for the upcoming matches.
In a video shared by the franchise, Rohit hit a six off Shardul Thakur and then shared a light-hearted moment with the bowler. The short exchange showed the relaxed atmosphere in the MI camp as players get ready for the tournament.
Rohit recently played in the ODI series against New Zealand in January and now shifts his focus to the IPL.
Last season, Rohit scored 418 runs in 15 matches. His average during the tournament was 29.85. In IPL 2026, he will once again open the batting for Mumbai Indians and will look to deliver stronger performances for the team.
Rohit Sharma IPL 2025 Performance
| Matches | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 418 | 29.85 |
Mumbai Indians Schedule for IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign with a home match in Mumbai before travelling to other cities for the next games.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2026 | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| April 4, 2026 | DC vs MI | Delhi | 3:30 PM IST |
| April 7, 2026 | RR vs MI | Guwahati | 7:30 PM IST |
| April 12, 2026 | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
The clash against Chennai Super Kings on April 12 is expected to be one of the most anticipated matches of the early phase of the season.
Mumbai Indians Squad for IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians have built a strong squad for IPL 2026 with a mix of experienced players and new additions.
Main Squad
| Players |
|---|
| Hardik Pandya |
| Rohit Sharma |
| Suryakumar Yadav |
| Tilak Varma |
| Ryan Rickleton |
| Robin Minz |
| Mitchell Santner |
| Corbin Bosch |
| Naman Dhir |
| Jasprit Bumrah |
| Trent Boult |
| Allah Ghafanzar |
| Ashwani Kumar |
| Deepak Chahar |
| Will Jacks |
| Raghu Sharma |
| Raj Angad Bawa |
Traded and New Players in MI Squad
| Player | Details |
|---|---|
| Sherfane Rutherford | Traded from Gujarat Titans |
| Mayank Markande | Traded from Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Shardul Thakur | Traded from Lucknow Super Giants |
| Quinton de Kock | Signed for ₹1 crore |
| Mohammad Izhar | Signed for ₹30 lakh |
| Danish Malewar | Signed for ₹30 lakh |
| Atharva Ankolekar | Signed for ₹30 lakh |
| Mayank Rawat | Signed for ₹30 lakh |
MI Prepare for a Fresh IPL Campaign
With Rohit Sharma joining the training camp early, Mumbai Indians have started their preparations with full focus. The team will aim to build momentum from the first match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Fans will be hoping that Rohit and the rest of the MI squad deliver strong performances as the franchise looks to make a big impact in IPL 2026.
