While his decision marked the end of an era in the truncated format, it also raises a significant question: Will Rohit Sharma's retirement from T20Is affect his IPL market value? Mumbai Indians retained the Nagpur-born for an impressive Rs 16 crore ahead of the IPL 2024 season but was sacked from the captaincy post. Hardik Pandya replaced him as the new MI captain, a development that caused shockwaves in the MI fraternity. Mumbai Indians did not operate well as a team as there were major loopholes across all departments, which saw them finish the last season at the bottom of the points table. It is quite obvious that Rohit Sharma is one of the players who will be retained by the franchise alongside Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav. However, many are speculating about the fact that Rohit's retirement from T20Is could possibly impact his future in the IPL. Popularly known as "Hitman" for his six-hitting abilities, the 37-year-old's impact in the tournament has been nothing short of a marvel. The senior pro has been a cornerstone of the Mumbai Indians franchise since he joined the franchise in 2011. He was appointed the captain in IPL 2013 season and the rest is history. He led Mumbai Indians in his debut season as captain before he went to steer the franchise to great heights, winning a total of five trophies. Thus, he cemented his legacy as one of the greatest captains in the history of India's premier T20 competition. Despite his retirement from T20Is, his essential traits like leadership skills, calmness under pressure and playing with intent, remain intact. Rohit Sharma is the third-leading run-scorer in the IPL's history with 6628 runs, laced with 2 centuries and 43 fifties at a strike rate of 131.1. He might have called it quits from the international shortest format but that does not diminish his value one bit in the IPL. In fact, his truckload of experience and leadership skills make him a highly sought-after player. In a league as competitive as the IPL, Rohit Sharma's presence might make a significant impact on youngsters' performances as he can show the young cricketers there is light at the end of the tunnel in tough phases. Besides that, Rohit Sharma could also play a key role in helping Hardik Pandya make strategic decisions on the field, especially after the team's disappointing performance last season. Without the burden of captaincy, Rohit will be able to completely focus on his batting by sticking to a fearless brand of cricket, a template he has embraced over the past few years.