Rohit Sharma responded to KKR tease (Source: AFP)Rohit Sharma is one of IPL’s most-decorated cricketers of all time. A six-time title-winning cricketer, including five times as captain, it comes as no surprise that the former Indian captain is the most desirable IPL commodity among all franchises.It appears that even KKR are interested in acquiring the services of the legendary opening batter, considering the head coach of the franchise just teased the Mumbai Indians icon with the prospects of joining the three-time title-winning team. In response, the 39-year-old gave Mumbai Indians fans plenty of reasons to smile about.Rohit Sharma to remain forever with Mumbai IndiansSeveral Indian cricket stars like Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur and Abhishek Nayar appeared on the new Rohit Sharma television show, titled Family Full House.In a teaser released by the Sony TV on social media, the former Indian skipper can be seen wearing a complete yellow attire. Also Read: Fact Check- Did Rohit Sharma Give Virat Kohli's Credit To Shikhar Dhawan?Abhishek Nayar jokingly remarked that Sharma’s attire hinted at possibly joining the CSK franchise next year. Nayar, who is also the head coach of the KKR franchise, added that KKR’s yellow and gold will suit the cricketer better.The audience soon started chanting “Mumbai, Mumbai”, prompting Rohit Sharma to deliver a one-word response to please all fans of the Mumbai Indians franchise.He quickly replied “Forever”, thus confirming his stance and loyalty to the franchise until the end of his competitive playing career.sonytv @SonyTV Dosti pakki, roasting bhi pakki 😂 Dekhiye Family Full House with Rohit Sharma, kal raat se, Sat-Sun 9:30 baje, sirf #SonyEntertainmentTelevision aur Sony LIV par. #RohitSharma #FamilyFullHouse #SonyTV Sep 18, 2026, 11:45 AM Rohit Sharma's IPL record and role in MI's successRohit Sharma has appeared in 281 IPL games for two different franchises since the inaugural edition of the tournament back in 2008. After lifting the 2009 title for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, Sharma was roped in by the Mumbai Indians management in 2011.By 2013, he was appointed as Mumbai Indians captain, and he responded by leading the franchise to its first title glory later in the season. Up until 2023, before getting replaced by Hardik Pandya, the legendary opening batter had garnered five IPL trophies for the Mumbai Indians, all as captain.With the bat, he has aggregated over 7,000 runs in 276 innings at an average of 29.91, plundering two tons and 49 fifties in the process.Rohit Sharma certain to get retained for IPL 2027While several earlier reports indicated that Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya will likely be traded off to any other franchise like KKR or CSK, no such report has linked Rohit Sharma with a move away from the five-time champions. Following his “forever” remark, the veteran batter appears firmly committed to continuing his association with Mumbai Indians ahead of the IPL 2027 season.Rohit Sharma's 2027 World Cup dream still aliveHis IPL loyalty aside, Rohit Sharma is in contention for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in South Africa next year. Amid rumours of his retirement in England, the cricketer was selected in the national squad for the upcoming three-match home ODI series against the West Indies.BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia had earlier clarified that Sharma would continue to play for India, thus implying that he is on the selectors’ radar for the multi-nation spectacle in late 2027.Also Read- List Of All Decisions Made In September 2026 BCCI AGM
