Kamal Ghorui
MUMBAI: The availability of Rohit Sharma remains uncertain ahead of Mumbai Indians’ crucial IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with the franchise confirming that a final decision will be taken only at the toss on Wednesday.“Rohit has continued to progress but any call on his involvement in Wednesday’s game will be taken at the toss,” an MI spokesperson was quoted as saying by news agency PTI on Tuesday, keeping fans and team management on edge ahead of the Wankhede encounter.
Rohit Sharma’s recovery under watch
The former MI skipper has been sidelined since April 12 after suffering a hamstring injury during a home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Since then, Rohit has been steadily working his way back, featuring in multiple net sessions in recent days.At the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, the 38-year-old was present during training but refrained from batting. Instead, he focused on light warm-ups and running drills under the supervision of support staff, followed by an extended discussion on the sidelines before leaving the field.While his gradual progress is a positive sign, MI appear cautious about rushing him back into match action.
Suryakumar leads intense preparations
In Rohit’s potential absence, the spotlight has shifted to Suryakumar Yadav, who put in an extended training session on the eve of the match. The dynamic batter was the first to arrive at the nets and trained for nearly 90 minutes, signalling his intent to rediscover top form amid a packed schedule.The session also saw interactions between players from both camps, with Suryakumar later seen in conversation with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, while MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene exchanged words with SRH opener Travis Head.With Rohit’s participation hanging in the balance, MI will be hoping for a timely boost as they prepare for a key contest at home.
