On this day 15 years ago in 2011, Rohit Sharma made his Indian Premier League debut for Mumbai Indians. This was a major step which would later prove to be one of the most successful careers in IPL history. The game that Rohit made his debut in was against Delhi Capitals who were previously known as the Delhi Daredevils. The match was an away game, and it was Lasith Malinga who impressed with the ball as the Delhi team were all out for just 95. While chasing the 96, MI with Sachin Tendulkar at the forefront of the team, reached the target in 16.5 overs. It was Rohit Sharma who would not be bowled out finishing on 27 from 30 balls and was the one to guide his team to victory. Rise as Captain and IPL Success Rohit's journey at MI took off in 2013 when he was named the captain in the middle of the season after Ricky Ponting resigned. In the same season, Rohit's MI did the unimaginable and lifted their first IPL trophy. Since then the team went onto lift four more titles with Rohit Sharma as their captain making him one of the most successful in IPL history. However, just before IPL 2024 Mumbai Indians surprised everyone by relieving Rohit of his captaincy role, giving the reins to Hardik Pandya, while Rohit still continued to play for the side. Also Read| Rishabh Pant Under Fire! Kaif Highlights Major Area LSG Captain Needs to Improve After KKR Clash Records, Salary and IPL 2026 Highlights During the IPL 2026 edition, Rohit Sharma proved age is just a number and he was the first Indian to score 550 sixes in the history of T20 cricket. He also became the first to record the most runs against a particular opposition in T20's having scored 1161 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. This story is also reflected in his finances. Rohit became part of Mumbai Indians in 2011 for ₹ 9.02 crore. During the first three seasons that followed, he received an amount equal to this. Retained before 2014 auction for ₹ 12.50 crore, this amount rose to ₹ 15 crore before IPL 2018. Mumbai Indians retained him for ₹ 16 crore until IPL 2024. Even after losing captaincy, Rohit was retained for ₹ 16.30 crore before IPL 2025 mega-auction and he will receive the same amount until IPL 2027. Rohit Sharma's IPL Salary at MI Year/Period Team Salary (INR) Notes 2011 Mumbai Indians ₹9.02 crore Joined MI 2012–2013 Mumbai Indians ₹9.02 crore Same salary for next 3 seasons 2014–2017 Mumbai Indians ₹12.50 crore Retained before 2014 auction 2018–2021 Mumbai Indians ₹15 crore Salary increased before IPL 2018 2022–2024 Mumbai Indians ₹16 crore Retained for IPL 2022 cycle 2025–2027 Mumbai Indians ₹16.30 crore Retained before mega auction despite losing captaincy From his first match for Mumbai Indians in 2011 to records in 2026, his tenure at the IPL franchise can be considered one of the most inspirational stories in the history of IPL.