Former India Captain, Rohit Sharma, posted a cryptic post on Instagram that hinted at a collaboration between the Mumbai Indians franchise and Netflix. The cover page contained the logos of both Netflix and the Mumbai Indians. At first glance, it seemed to be a draft named 'Draft #45', dated April 09, 2026, which could be the release date. Fans have speculated the possibility of a documentary or a film based on the success of Rohit Sharma as captain with the Mumbai Indians franchise in the IPL.
Rohit Sharma is going to PULL off a Netflix show?? pic.twitter.com/kN5xAqpw9H
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 9, 2026
However, no meaningful conclusion could be drawn from the report as it doesn't claim anything official. The post itself consists of very vague details, and the room is open to any predictions. The Mumbai Indians community feels excited and entitled to know what's coming their way, as such collaborations have always left the fans with overwhelming emotions.
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The viewers across social media platforms are considering the possibility of a biopic made about Rohit Sharma's captaincy for the franchise. They could show the behind-the-scenes and dressing room scenes behind crucial matches, which are visuals that fans are eager to see. The project could be highly anticipated by the Mumbai fans, as Rohit Sharma has won five titles with the club and is celebrated by the fan community. The former Mumbai Indians captain has worked with Netflix for the promotion of the last season of Stranger Things, and that turned out to work well for Rohit Sharma.
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The focus of Rohit Sharma presently will be on performing well for the Mumbai Indians in this edition of the IPL. In the IPL 2026 so far, he has scored 118 runs from 3 innings at a strike rate of 168. He smashed a terrific half-century against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game of the season. The Mumbai Indians lost their first game of the season against the Rajasthan Royals, and their batting order seemed to be quite tested. Rohit Sharma and I have some important games coming up in the tour schedule, and they will be hopeful that they can perform at their best. The race to the playoffs is always tense, and securing wins at the early stages of the season can most definitely guarantee a spot at the top of the table for the Mumbai Indians.
The next match for the Mumbai Indians will be against the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru this Sunday at the Wankhede Stadium. As the Mumbai Indians gear up for their next challenge in the season, they will be hoping that they can bounce back from the loss against the Rajasthan Royals and establish themselves as a team for the title contention this season.
