‘This is going to be the season where he really takes it on’: Ashwin predicts big IPL 2026 for Rohit Sharma

MI, the five-time champions, will start off their season against three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Mumbai on March 29. Key to their bid of sixth IPL title will be Rohit, who looks fitter than ever heading into the new season. Having retired from T20Is and Tests, this will be his first season as a one-format player. The only thing at this point that can stop Rohit from having a fine run in the IPL is perhaps himself, as he has not had a really good run in the competition over the last few years.