Rohit Sharma has got hitman fame in the cricket world for his incredible performances. He is the only batsman in the history of ODI cricket who has proved that it is possible to score a double century.

Rohit is a step ahead of others by scoring 3 double centuries in ODIs. Not only that! He is at a unique height beyond everyone by playing the highest innings of 264 runs in the history of ODI cricket. It is not impossible for him to break this record, but it may remain intact for a long time.

Rohit Sharma has been playing for Mumbai Indians since the beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He has been instrumental in Mumbai's five title wins. Not only that, Rohit led Mumbai to 5 titles.

Last year Rohit was replaced by young star Hardik Pandya who led Mumbai. Mumbai could not even go to the final under his leadership. The team has kept Pandya as the captain in this season as well.

According to sources, Rohit Sharma himself told the franchise owners that the team needs Bumrah, Hardik and Surya Kumar to win the title. He also said that they should be placed in the first three in the retention list.

Another source said Jasprit Bumrah's respect in Mumbai and his importance to the team was also kept in mind during the retention.

But as easy as Mumbai's decision on retention was, deciding on the captaincy was not. Because last year, under the leadership of Rohit, India went undefeated in the ODI World Cup and played in the final. India won the title in the last Twenty20 World Cup under his leadership. That is why many feel that they should have been given the captaincy again.

A source in Mumbai said in this regard, we have so many expert players that we can captain three different people in three years; But we don't think it will do any good.

Other teams thought that Suryakumar Yadav, the current captain of the Indian T20 team, could leave Mumbai. Which is why other franchise owners have made Surya an early offer; But the Mumbai bosses claim that 'Surya will help keep the atmosphere in the dressing room peaceful. They have been playing together for a long time. He will have no problem with that.'

And Rohit Sharma said, 'I have played a lot of cricket for Mumbai. This is where my IPL career started. Mumbai is a special city for me because of that. I am happy to be here again.'