Rohit Sharma Mumbai Indians' next match is to be played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on 29 April.
The flamboyant Indian opener has been out of action since April 12 after suffering a hamstring injury while batting during the five-time champions' loss against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He has since missed three games against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings.
Cricbuzz has reported that Rohit is on his way to being fully fit and is getting ready for the match to be held at the Wankhede Stadium on April 29. It was further said that there is optimism among the coaching staff of Mumbai Indians, Rohit is diligently working on his fitness.
“Rohit is working hard in the middle to regain full fitness,” a source told Cricbuzz.
The former MI captain has scored 137 runs at a strike rate of 165 in the 2026 season. He scored a brilliant 78 off just 38 balls in the five-time champions' opening game win against Kolkata Knight Riders, his only 50-plus score of the season.
Mumbai Indians They suffered a heavy 103-run defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings, where they struggled to get going in the powerplay. They lost three wickets in this period and were never able to get a grip on the innings while chasing the challenging target of 208 runs.
“I think if we play our best cricket, we have a very good chance, but the confidence, focus and discipline have to be there for the next seven matches. Well, I don't know yet whether we need to win all seven matches or not, but obviously, from the beginning, I would like to do that – but let's see how the tournament goes,” coach Mahela Jayawardene said after CSK's game.
Mumbai Indians are in eighth place at the halfway stage of their season with only two wins from seven matches. They will need to tighten up their results if they are to bid for the playoffs. Team is going to Jamnagar for bonding session
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