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Mumbai Indians head into IPL 2026 with a strong, settled squad after retaining a large core from their IPL 2025 campaign and making key additions. While the Indian core remains the envy of the league - with Hardik Pandya, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah all retained - the overseas contingent has seen a strategic reshuffle.  The five times champions Mumbai Indians (MI) made headlines by securing the return of club legend Quinton de Kock for a steal during the IPL 2026 auction and trading for explosive West Indies batter Sherfane Rutherford   to bolster the lower order.  Here are the four overseas players who are likely to start in starting XI for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026:

The Indian Premier League (IPL) stands as one of the richest and most glamorous cricket leagues in the world, where players from across the globe have earned crores through their stellar performances and massive contracts. As the IPL 2026 season draws closer, it’s the perfect time to look back at the financial journey of the tournament’s biggest stars. Here’s a look at the top 10 highest earners in IPL history, based on their cumulative earnings over the league’s remarkable 18 seasons.

The IPL 2026 squads highlight a fascinating blend of experience and youth across all ten franchises. Veterans like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Sunil Narine continue to anchor their teams with leadership and consistency, while teenagers such as Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ayush Mhatre, and Vihaan Malhotra represent the future of Indian cricket. Here's a breakdown of each team's age gap. 

Virat Kohli starred for Delhi with scores of 131 and 77 after a 15-year Vijay Hazare Trophy return. Rohit Sharma smashed 155 for Mumbai before completing his mandatory domestic appearances. BCCI’s two-match rule explains why both stars opted out of later Vijay Hazare Trophy games.

Indian domestic cricket witnessed a surprise moment during the Vijay Hazare Trophy when Devendra Singh Bora, a relatively unknown fast bowler from Uttarakhand, dismissed Rohit Sharma for a golden duck. 

As 2025 comes to an end, world cricket has witnessed commanding performances and India’s dominance across formats. Several Indian stars now sit atop the ICC rankings. Here's a list of the Indian cricketers who are currently at the top of the ICC rankings. 

Rohit Sharma was dismissed for a first-ball golden duck against Uttarakhand in Jaipur. The wicket video has gone viral across social media platforms. The dismissal came just days after Rohit’s record-breaking 150 against Sikkim.

Rohit Sharma smashed 155 on his return to Vijay Hazare Trophy after seven years Mumbai face Uttarakhand in a first-ever List A meeting at Jaipur Mumbai vs Uttarakhand match will not be telecast or streamed live

The context behind the exchange is significant, especially given Rohit’s renewed emphasis on fitness. The day served as yet another reminder of why Rohit Sharma remains one of cricket’s most enduring crowd-pullers.

Rohit Sharma scored a sensational 155 off 94 balls on his Vijay Hazare Trophy return after seven years. Over 12,000 fans in Jaipur chanted slogans targeting Gautam Gambhir during Rohit’s masterclass. Mumbai chased down 237 with ease, winning by eight wickets and underlining Rohit’s match-winning impact.

Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma set the Vijay Hazare Trophy alight with sensational performances in their opening matches, and fans won’t have to wait long to see them back in action.

Veteran India batter Rohit Sharma marked his return to domestic one-day cricket in emphatic fashion, smashing a scintillating century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy to power Mumbai to a dominant position.

Thousands of fans thronged Sawai Mansingh Stadium to watch Rohit Sharma in Vijay Hazare Trophy action. Rohit Sharma’s presence elevated a domestic match into a near-international spectacle. The Mumbai star’s fan following highlighted his importance ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle.

Virat Kohli returns to the Vijay Hazare Trophy after 15 years, while Rohit Sharma plays his first match since 2018 Both stars earn Rs 60,000 per match, underscoring commitment over money The tournament plays a crucial role in India’s build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup

Rohit Sharma makes his first Vijay Hazare Trophy appearance since 2018 for Mumbai. Mumbai vs Sikkim match at Jaipur will not be live streamed or televised. Fans can watch only two first-round matches on JioHotstar, excluding Rohit Sharma’s game.

Former India spinner Amit Mishra has thrown his support behind senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, backing the experienced duo to be part of India’s squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup. 

Indian cricket stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are set to feature in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, marking a rare return to India’s premier domestic one-day competition for both senior batters.

Indian batting stalwarts Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are all set to return to domestic cricket, with both named in their respective state squads for the opening phase of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26, which begins on December 24.

Rohit Sharma admits he considered retirement after India’s 2023 ODI World Cup final loss to Australia. The former captain reveals the emotional and mental toll of leading India through a home World Cup. Rohit’s resilience paved the way for T20 World Cup triumph and a final 2027 World Cup dream.

Defending champions and co-hosts India have named their squad for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin on February 7. The hosts enter the tournament aiming to clinch a record third title and interestingly seven members of the historic squad that lifted the T20 World Cup trophy in Barbados in 2024 will not feature in the title defense.   From legendary retirements to tactical omissions, here is a look at the seven players missing in India's T20 World Cup 2026 squad: