Mumbai Indians (MI) face a huge setback as star opener Rohit Sharma is expected to sit out their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 16.
The 38-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during Mumbai Indians’ high-profile loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on 12 April. He was injured in the sixth run of the chase while batting on 19 off 13 balls, which disrupted MI’s momentum in the chase of 241 and they eventually lost Mumba 1 for the third time. four games this season.
Details of the injury
Rohit Sharma felt discomfort in his right hamstring while facing Rasikh Salam Dar. A physiotherapist attended to him on the field, but he could not continue and left the goal. He did not return to bat or field later in the match.
According to a Cricbuzz report, Rohit Sharma underwent a scan shortly after the game. Early assessments indicate there is no major tear in the hamstring, providing some relief for the MI camp. However, the exact extent of the injury and the timeline for his recovery remain unclear. On Tuesday 14 April, he missed the net match and did not travel to the stadium, raising further concerns about his fitness.
The MI management is expected to provide an official update during the pre-match press conference on Wednesday evening (April 15). The report further states that the talisman dough has to miss the meeting with the Punjab kings as a precautionary measure.
