About Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma is an Indian batter who plays for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. MI retained him for ₹16.3 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ≈ ₹9 crore in 2011 (Mumbai Indians) to ₹16.3 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹217.6 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Deccan Chargers against Kolkata Knight Riders on 20 April 2008, he has played 281 IPL matches, scoring 7,331 runs and taking 15 wickets.
Notable Achievements of Rohit Sharma in IPL
- IPL champion 6 times (2009, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020): won the title with Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians.
- Highest IPL score: 109* off 60 balls against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2012.
- IPL hundreds: 2, plus 49 fifties.
- Best batting season: 538 runs in 2013.
- Best bowling: 4/6 against Mumbai Indians in 2009.
- Player of the Match: 21 awards in the IPL.
- 281 IPL matches: one of the most experienced players in the league.
How Rohit Sharma’s Salary Compares at MI
Rohit Sharma is the 4th highest-paid player in the 29-man MI squad, taking about 12.9% of the team’s total player spend. The average MI player earns about ₹4.36 crore in IPL 2026. In 2025 he earned ₹16.3 crore.