New Delhi: The biggest talking point ahead Mumbai IndiansThe high-stakes challenge against Chennai Super Kings is Rohit Sharma’s fitness, and head coach Mahila Jayawardene has provided a cautious but interesting update.Rohit, who has been ruled out of the last four matches due to a hamstring injury, was seen batting in the nets in Chennai on Friday, raising hopes of a possible comeback. However, Jayawardene stopped short of confirming his inclusion, stressing that the decision rests in the hands of the medical team.“It’s progressing well. He’s working really hard to get back on it. For us, with the medical team, it’s on a day-to-day basis,” Jayawardene said ahead of the crucial match in Chepauk.“We see how he feels, how he pulls the next day. So we will decide. We will see him practice today as well. So let’s see how he feels tomorrow and what the medical team will tell us,” he added, giving fans an idea of Rohit’s availability.MI seeks consistency in the midst of struggle.Mumbai Indians’ campaign has been far from ideal, with just two wins from eight matches, leaving them near the bottom of the table. With the playoff race heating up, winning every game has become imperative.“This is not the time for us to experiment. We have problems with our injuries, availability of players and all that. I think, we have already played 20 players in the season. So we haven’t done that for many years,” admitted Jayawardene.“Our maximum is 16… but because of these conditions, we’ve gone deeper into the bench. These are also good players… but for us, it’s about getting right and trusting in that process of playing good cricket.”‘Catch 22’ phases are hurting MI.Despite putting up competitive totals, MI have struggled to finish games especially with the ball.“I think it’s just that we haven’t been consistent enough in the stages where we should be competitive … and we’ve lost our way,” Jayawardene explained.“So that’s something we keep saying, ‘Let’s do this.’ Sometimes you do it, and then there’s another step that makes us fail. So it’s a catch 22… and you just keep fighting and trust the process.
