Mumbai Indians fans finally have some positive news. Rohit Sharma is close to making his comeback in IPL 2026 after recovering from a right hamstring injury. He is expected to return in the upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede Stadium.
Injury Timeline and Recovery Progress
Rohit suffered the injury during a match against Royal Challengers Bangalore earlier in April. Because of this, he missed three matches against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Chennai Super Kings.
Since then, he has been working closely with the medical team. Reports suggest he is now training regularly, doing gym sessions, and participating in practice without any pain. The physios are satisfied with his recovery, and he is likely to be available for the April 29 match.
Back in Nets and Looking Confident
After returning to Mumbai, Rohit joined team practice at Wankhede Stadium. He looked comfortable while batting in the nets and showed good timing.
He trained alongside teammates like Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma. There were no signs of discomfort, which is a good sign for MI.
Mumbai Indians’ Performance Without Rohit
In Rohit’s absence, Mumbai Indians had to try different opening combinations.
Quinton de Kock scored a century but couldn’t stay consistent. Danish Malewar also got a chance, but the results were not strong enough.
Before getting injured, Rohit had scored 137 runs in 4 matches.
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MI are currently struggling in IPL 2026. The team is placed 9th on the points table with only two wins from seven matches. Their Net Run Rate is also poor, which is increasing pressure on the team.
Their last match was a heavy 103-run loss against Chennai Super Kings, where MI were all out for just 104 while chasing a big target.
If Rohit clears the final fitness test, he is expected to return in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29.
His comeback can strengthen MI’s top order and give the team a much-needed boost for the remaining matches.
Key Stats Overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played (MI) | 7 |
| MI Wins | 2 |
| Position on Table | 9th |
| Net Run Rate | -0.736 |
| Rohit Sharma Runs | 137 (4 matches) |
| Recent Result | Lost to CSK by 103 runs |
