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IPL 2026: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Mumbai Indians veteran batter Rohit Sharma has officially joined the five-time champions' squad, and the former captain was seen batting at his top gear during a match practice in the nets.

In a net session video shared by MI on their X account, Rohit played an aggressive pull shot, which eventually backfired as the ball skied off the top edge, allowing a fielder to take a comfortable catch. The moment drew animated reactions from his teammates.

In another video, the hard-hitting opener was seen in a duel against pacer Shardul Thakur. Rohit smashed a powerful six off Shardul’s delivery, which was followed by a friendly banter between the two players.

Rohit was heard saying, “Catch it, in the stands, catch it”, all while Shardul smiled widely.

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In other posted by MI, head coach Mahela Jayawardene supervised players' training alongside bowling coaches Paras Mhambrey and Lasith Malinga, while fielding coach Carl Hopkinson.

Mumbai officially started its training session for IPL 2026 on Monday.

Mahela Jayawardene, Head Coach, Mumbai Indians, said, "There's always something special about the first day of pre-season. You see the players walk in, the energy builds, and the objective is to start strong. We've got the boys who know this franchise inside out, and we have got some exciting new faces coming in."

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Rohit has won six IPL titles, including one with Deccan Chargers and five as captain of the Mumbai-based franchise, making him the joint most successful captain in the tournament's history.

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In 2024, Hardik Pandya took the reins of MI from Rohit. The 2025 campaign was slow for the former skipper as he struggled to find his tempo. In the last season, Rohit often played the role of an impact player during the tournament.

Rohit, with 418 runs in 15 matches, including consecutive half-centuries, played a vital role in the Mumbai Indians’ push to the playoffs.


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