IPL 2026: Elaborating on the reasons behind why Rohit Sharma batted so well on Sunday, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene said that the 38-year-old was focused from the very first day of the camp before the season began and was a lot calmer, with him no longer having to lead the franchise.
Rohit Sharma last played a T20 in the last IPL and has since then only played ODIs for India, as well as 50-over matches for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Yet, he marked his return to T20 cricket with a blistering knock of 78 runs in 38 balls for Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday.
Elaborating on the reasons behind why the 38-year-old batted so well on Sunday, MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene said that Rohit was focused from the very first day of the camp before the season began and was a lot calmer, with him no longer having to lead the franchise.