Mumbai, May 2: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mahela Jayawardene has confirmed that opener Rohit Sharma is gradually recovering from his hamstring injury. The franchise’s medical team will decide on Rohit’s inclusion in the team for the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.
So far this season, Rohit has played only four matches due to his injury. After missing the last four games, the former captain was seen batting in the nets in Chennai on Friday.
In a press conference ahead of the match against CSK, Jayawardene stated, “Rohit’s condition has improved significantly. He is working very hard to return to the field. For us, and the medical team, it’s a daily routine. We assess how he feels and his physical condition the next day. Based on that, we will make a decision. We will also watch him practice today. Let’s see how he feels tomorrow and what advice the medical team gives us.”
Mumbai Indians’ journey in IPL 2026 has not been particularly impressive, with the team securing only two wins out of eight matches, placing them ninth on the points table. To stay in contention for the playoffs, MI must win every match from here on.
Jayawardene added, “This is not a time for experimentation for us. We have faced several challenges regarding injuries and player availability. I believe we have fielded 20 players this season, which we haven’t done in many years. Typically, our maximum number has been 16. Even with the ‘impact player’ rule, our maximum has been around 16 or 17 players. Given these circumstances, we have had to rely heavily on our bench strength.”
He concluded, “All these players are quite capable, especially our foreign players, who have proven to be excellent options for the team. Therefore, we have continuously adjusted the team combination based on the circumstances.”
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