Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma will reportedly undergo scans to determine the severity of the hamstring injury he suffered in the recent clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday (April 12). According to Cricbuzz, the results of these scans will determine whether he plays MI’s next match against the Punjab Kings on Thursday (April 16) or not.
Rohit batted for 12 balls in the second innings before calling for the physio, who spent some time treating him. He tried to continue and played another delivery but retired-hurt soon after for 19 (13). Suryakumar Yadav replaced him at the crease and MI fell short by 18 runs in the chase of 241. The MI camp remained coy about revealing details about the severity.
“I’m not entirely
sure yet. Perhaps it’s a bit of a hamstring issue, but I can’t say for certain. I was in the dugout, so I don’t have much information on it,” teammate Sherfane Rutherford said after the match.
Rohit last missed an IPL match due to injury in April 2025, when he sat out a game against Lucknow Super Giants due to a knee issue.
Hamstring injuries in cricketers: Grades and recovery timelines
Hamstring injuries frequently strike cricketers during explosive sprints between the wickets or sudden outfield accelerations. These injuries are classified into three grades.
A Grade 1 injury is a mild strain where muscle fibers stretch but do not tear. Grade 2 is a partial tear causing immediate pain, bruising, and noticeable strength loss. Grade 3 represents a severe, complete rupture of the muscle or its connecting tendon.
To evaluate the precise damage, doctors primarily rely on MRI scans. They meticulously examine the images to pinpoint the exact location of the tear, assess the extent of fluid accumulation or internal bleeding, and determine whether the tendon has detached from the bone.
Recovery timelines depend entirely on the injury’s severity. Grade 1 strains typically require one to three weeks of rehabilitation. Grade 2 tears keep players sidelined for four to eight weeks. Severe Grade 3 ruptures demand a grueling three to six months of recovery, sometimes requiring surgical intervention before a player can safely return to action.
In some cases, hamstring issues could just be rooted in mild stiffness, which is easy to resolve with some rest.
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