US EditionMI Shuts Down Rumours of Rohit Sharma Joining KKR in IPL 2026 with Witty Social Media Post
Mumbai Indians dismissed rumours linking Rohit Sharma to Kolkata Knight Riders despite Abhishek Nayar's new coaching role; Rohit retained with Mumbai for INR 16.30 crore.
- On October 30, 2025, Mumbai Indians posted on X denying Rohit Sharma's transfer to Kolkata Knight Riders, calling it "not only difficult, but impossible".
- Abhishek Nayar's appointment at KKR prompted speculation that Rohit Sharma might join because they share a close bond and Rohit trained under Nayar after his India assistant coach stint.
- Career context: Rohit Sharma's IPL record includes 7,046 runs in 272 matches, 640 fours, 302 sixes, and five IPL titles as Mumbai Indians captain.
- While Mumbai Indians reached the playoffs, losing to Punjab Kings in Qualifier 2, Kolkata Knight Riders finished eighth and will likely overhaul their squad for IPL 2025.
- After being replaced as captain by Hardik Pandya, Mumbai Indians resolved tensions by retaining Rohit Sharma on a new deal for INR 16.30 crore.
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MI shuts down rumours of Rohit Sharma joining KKR in IPL 2026 with witty social media post
Rumours of former India and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma joining Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2026 Indian Premier League gained traction on social media after Abhishek Nayar was named head coach by the latter on Thursday.
Before the start of IPL i.e. Indian Premier League 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders shared a post on social media on Rohit becoming the number-1 ODI batsman, writing in the post, you are the best in the world, and you deserve this, congratulations, Rohit.
Mumbai Indians rubbish rumours of Rohit Sharma's move to Kolkata Knight Riders
Mumbai Indians have dismissed rumours of Rohit Sharma’s trade to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026. The franchise quipped on X that such a move is “not just difficult, but impossible,” reaffirming their faith in the five-time title-winning star.
Rohit Sharma to join KKR ahead of IPL 2026? Mumbai Indians breaks silence on trade rumours
Reports of Rohit Sharma's possible move to Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026 have taken social media by storm. Mumbai Indians have finally responded to the sensational transfer rumours surrounding their former captain. Here's what the franchise had to say.
Mumbai Indians Shut Down Rumours of Rohit Sharma Joining KKR, Former IPL Champions Drop Massive Hint (See Post) | 🏏 LatestLY
MI have now made a social media post with a picture of Rohit Sharma, with a caption that rules out all those speculations of the Hitman joining KKR. There have been strong rumours about Mumbai Indians legend Rohit Sharma joining the Kolkata Knight Riders. The former captain has been a part of MI since 2011. 🏏 Mumbai Indians Shut Down Rumours of Rohit Sharma Joining KKR, Former IPL Champions Drop Massive Hint (See Post).
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