Not Hardik Pandya or Rohit Sharma, THESE star players in line to become next Mumbai Indians captain in IPL 2027

In these collection of pictures, we find out all about two star cricketers who are in race to replace Hardik Pandya as captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027.

By Devadyuti Das | Updated: September 1, 2026 10:23 AM IST

Not Hardik Pandya or Rohit Sharma, THESE star players in line to become next Mumbai Indians captain in IPL 2027

In these collection of pictures, we find out all about two star cricketers who are in race to replace Hardik Pandya as captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027.

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Hardik Pandya is set to be removed as Mumbai Indians captain

Hardik Pandya is set to be removed as Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027 season, according to a report in TOI website.

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MI won only 4 matches in IPL 2026 under Hardik Pandya

Mumbai Indians won only 4 matches in IPL 2026 under Hardik Pandya. He was retained for Rs 16.35 crore by Nita Ambani's MI ahead of IPL 2026.

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Rohit Sharma has turned down chance to become MI captain again

Rohit Sharma has turned down chance to become Mumbai Indians captain again in IPL 2026, according to report in TOI website.

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Mumbai Indians can offer captaincy for IPL 2027 to Jasprit Bumrah

Mumbai Indians can offer captaincy for IPL 2027 to Jasprit Bumrah. Mahela Jayawardene is expected to continue as head coach of MI.

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Jasprit Bumrah made his captaincy debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026

Jasprit Bumrah made his captaincy debut for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala earlier this year.

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Tilak Varma is also in race to become new Mumbai Indians captain

Tilak Varma is also in race to become new Mumbai Indians captain in IPL 2027. He was retained for Rs 8 crore by Nita Ambani's Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2026.

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Tilak Varma is currently vice-captain of Indian T20I team

Tilak Varma is currently vice-captain of Indian T20I team under captain Shreyas Iyer.

Not Hardik Pandya or Rohit Sharma, THESE star players in line to become next Mumbai Indians captain in IPL 2027

In these collection of pictures, we find out all about two star cricketers who are in race to replace Hardik Pandya as captain of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2027.