Rohit Sharma is the top player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), winning six titles. He grabbed his first with Deccan Chargers in 2009 and then led Mumbai Indians to five more wins in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020, making him one of the most successful captains in IPL.
He joined the Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2011 mega auction and has stayed with the team since. When asked about the changes he’s seen at MI over the years, he said, A lot has changed since I first joined. Back then, I was batting in the middle order; now I’m opening. I was captain then, and now I’m not. Some teammates I won with aren’t playing anymore, but in coaching roles. Roles have shifted, but my mindset remains the same. I still want to win games and trophies because that’s what MI is all about. We’ve pulled off wins from situations where no one thought we could.
He also shared that some things don’t change. When I check into my room, everything is just like it was in 2011 — my gear bag, suitcase with jerseys, and all the essentials. That’s been the same over the 15 years I’ve been here, and I hope it never changes. The warm welcome with big smiles is constant. And the way the team room showcases everyone’s name, jersey number, and meaningful phrases has stayed the same too.