The Mumbai Indians, reeling from three defeats in IPL 2026, could be staring down a nightmare scenario. Rohit Sharma, the team’s batting mainstay, will undergo scans to gauge his hamstring injury’s extent after a dramatic retirement hurt against RCB on Sunday.
In a match that showcased his vintage touch, Rohit carved out 19 runs from 13 deliveries, featuring crisp boundaries and a towering six. Trouble struck in the powerplay’s dying moments against Rasikh Salam’s bowling. Visibly hampered, physios attended to him on the pitch for several minutes before he attempted one more ball, only to hobble off.
His availability for the April 16 Punjab Kings showdown remains in doubt, with outcomes tied to medical evaluations. Rutherford offered a cautious update: ‘Possibly a hamstring niggle, but nothing confirmed from my vantage point in the dugout.’
Boasting 137 runs across four outings this season, including a fifty, Rohit hit a historic landmark against RCB—6,000 MI runs, trailing only Kohli. A 15-year veteran and five-time IPL-winning skipper, his absence could spell disaster for a struggling franchise.
IPL 2026’s intensity tests even legends, and Rohit’s recovery timeline will shape MI’s fortunes. Will scans bring good news, or is a longer layoff on the cards?
