Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians during a training session. (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: Rohit Sharma’s availability remains uncertain ahead of Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the franchise confirming that a final decision will not be taken until Wednesday’s draw.“Rohit has continued to progress but any call for his inclusion in Wednesday’s match will be taken at the draw,” an MI spokesman was quoted as saying by news agency PTI on Tuesday, keeping fans and team management on edge ahead of the Wankhede match.
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The former MI captain has been sidelined since April 12 after suffering a hamstring injury during a home match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Since then, Rohit has been steadily working his way back and has appeared in several clean sessions in recent days.At the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, the 38-year-old was present for training but refrained from batting. Instead, he focused on light warm-ups and running drills under the supervision of the support staff, followed by a long discussion on the sidelines before leaving the field.While his gradual progress is a positive sign, MI seem wary of propelling him back into match action.
Suryakumar is conducting intense preparations
In case of Rohit’s potential absence, the focus shifted to Suryakumar Yadav, who had an extended practice session on the eve of the match. The dynamic batsman was the first to arrive at the nets and trained for almost 90 minutes, signaling his intention to rediscover top form in a busy schedule.The session also saw interactions between players from both camps, with Suryakumar later seen chatting with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, while MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene exchanged words with SRH opener Travis Head.With Rohit’s participation hanging in the balance, MI will be hoping for timely support in the build-up to the crucial game at home.
