Mumbai: Rohit Sharma’s availability is uncertain earlier. Mumbai IndiansThe crucial match of IPL 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the franchise confirming that the final decision will be taken on the toss on Wednesday.“Rohit has continued to improve but any call about his inclusion in Wednesday’s game will be taken on a toss,” an MI spokesperson was quoted as saying by news agency PTI on Tuesday, putting the fans and team management ahead of the Wankhede clash.
A look at Rohit Sharma’s recovery
The former MI captain has been out since April 12 after suffering a hamstring injury during the home match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Since then, Rohit has been steadily working towards a comeback, featuring in several net sessions in recent times.The 38-year-old was present during training at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday but refrained from batting. Instead, he focused on light warm-ups and running drills under the supervision of support staff, followed by a lengthy discussion on the sidelines before leaving the field.While his gradual development is a positive sign, MI appear cautious about bringing him back into match action.
Surya Kumar is leading the intense preparations.
In Rohit’s probable absence, the spotlight shifted to Suryakumar Yadav, who took part in an extended training session ahead of the match. The dynamic batsman was the first to the nets and trained for around 90 minutes, signaling his intention to rediscover top form amid a packed schedule.The session also saw interaction between players from both camps, with Surya Kumar later seen chatting with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, while MI head coach Mahila Jayawardene interacted with SRH opener Travis Head.With Rohit’s presence in the balance, MI will be hoping for a timely boost as they prepare for a crucial match at home.
