Mumbai Indians Coach Plans Increased On-Field Role for Rohit Sharma in IPL 2026

Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has expressed a desire to have Rohit Sharma play more actively on the field in IPL 2026, moving away from his limited Impact Player role used in 2025 due to fitness concerns. Jayawardene noted Rohit's continued influence on the team despite limited playtime and explained that tactical decisions involving bowling rotations and all-rounder flexibility will affect his on-field presence. The coach aims to balance Rohit's participation with team strategy and opposition challenges.