Rohit Sharma Stays with Mumbai Indians: MI Deny Trade Rumours with KKR Ahead of IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians have confirmed on social media that Rohit Sharma will not be traded to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ahead of the IPL 2026 season.

There were rumours about a possible trade between the two teams, especially after Abhishek Nayar became the new head coach of Mumbai Indians, but the franchise has now made it clear that Rohit will stay with them. MI put the speculation to rest with a witty caption with a cinematic twist on their social media accounts.

Rohit Sharma’s Future with MI: No Move to KKR, Strong Bond with Nayar Continues

The essence of their post was that Rohit to KKR was not going to happen at any cost. Their post has been doing the rounds and has created a lot of buzz among avid MI supporters.

It’s no surprise that Rohit and Nayar have been close friends for a long time. The two have spent years together as Mumbai teammates, often talking about cricket. Recently, Rohit also trained with Nayar to work on his fitness before making his return to international cricket after being away for a few months.

Rohit has been with MI since the 2011 edition of the marquee T20 league. He has been an integral component of the joint-most successful franchise, registering a heap of runs almost every season while leading the team to five titles after taking over as full-time captain.

Rohit was removed from his role ahead of the 2024 season. The baton was passed over to Indian teammate Hardik Pandya.