Rohit Sharma's IPL future has been the talk of the town

Rohit Sharma's future in the IPL has become a hot topic following Mumbai Indians' surprising decision to appoint Hardik Pandya as the captain for the upcoming 2024 season. The announcement, made on December 15, drew criticism from fans due to the manner in which it was handled. Speculation suggests that MI may have assured Hardik of the captaincy during trade talks, leading to an early decision.

Amid rumors of Rohit potentially leading Gujarat Titans after a swap with Hardik, Mumbai Indians retained the five-time title-winning skipper. Fans, however, feel Rohit has been slighted and some reports suggest that other franchises are interested in acquiring him. Notably, Delhi Capitals reportedly approached MI for a trade, seeking Rohit as an experienced captain to lead alongside Rishabh Pant, who is expected to play a limited role due to injury recovery.