As Mumbai Indians gear up for a crucial home fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, all eyes are on Rohit Sharma. The 41st match of the season is scheduled for April 29, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Rohit's potential return from injury could provide the much-needed boost to a Mumbai Indians side that has struggled with consistency, sitting mid-table after a patchy start to the campaign.
Rohit Sharma suffered a hamstring injury during Mumbai Indians' high-scoring encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, 2026, at the Wankhede Stadium. While chasing a target of 241, the MI opener looked in fluent touch, smashing 19 off just 13 balls (including two fours and a six). However, he began limping in the sixth over,
received on-field treatment, and eventually retired hurt. He did not return to bat, and MI fell short by 18 runs.
The injury forced Rohit to miss the next three matches - against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Chennai Super Kings. At 38, the veteran batter has been cautious with his recovery to avoid any long-term setback, especially given the demanding IPL schedule and the extreme heat and humidity in Mumbai during the early phase of the tournament.
Rohit Sharma Injury Update
According to reliable updates, Rohit has completed gym sessions and training drills without any pain or discomfort. The physios are optimistic about his progress, noting a clear step-up in his workload as he pushes towards full fitness.
MI bowling coach Paras Mhambrey recently echoed this positivity, confirming that Rohit has been batting without restrictions and is fit, though a final call on his playing XI inclusion would be made closer to the match.
"Rohit Sharma is progressing well (from his hamstring injury), but any call on his match participation will be taken tomorrow evening before toss," a spokesperson of MI said on Tuesday.
Will Rohit Sharma Play Against SRH?
All indications point to a yes - Rohit Sharma is highly likely to be available for selection and is slated to make his return in the MI vs SRH clash on April 29. Multiple reports from the past 24-48 hours describe him as "set for return" and "on the road to full fitness," with the Wankhede crowd expected to give him a rousing welcome.
While a last-minute fitness assessment remains standard protocol for hamstring concerns, the absence of any red flags in recent training sessions suggests Rohit will feature in the playing XI.
