Rohit Sharma captained MI to 5 IPL title wins. Photo: AP
\n\nMumbai Indians (MI) are likely to have a new captain in IPL 2027 as Hardik Pandya is likely to be traded or released by the franchise before the mini-auction. Pandya-led MI haven't played an IPL final yet and the five-time IPL Champions could release him once again. As the fans wait for official word from the franchise, R Ashwin has suggested MI to appoint Rohit Sharma as their new captain. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said that it will be "good" for MI if Rohit takes over captaincy.
\n\n"It's astounding MI didn't qualify last season with the squad they have. MI should announce Rohit Sharma as the captain. Because he's the one who can be central and like a big brother who protects a family. So it'll be good for MI if he becomes captain," Ashwin said on his YouTube channel.
\n\nRohit captained MI to five IPL title wins before being sacked. He replaced Ricky Ponting as captain in the middle of IPL 2013. Rohit-led MI ended their title drought and won the IPL 2013 trophy. They also won the Champions League title in October that year.
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