Rohit Sharma has returned to the nets ahead of Mumbai Indians’ clash with Gujarat Titans, but his availability remains undecided.
Rohit back in nets, but call still pending
Rohit had missed the previous game after pulling up with a hamstring issue against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, where he made 19 before retiring hurt. He was not risked against Punjab Kings, and the management has stayed cautious since.
He did bat in the nets in Ahmedabad on Sunday and looked comfortable, but there is still no confirmation he will play. The team has made it clear that the medical staff and head coach Mahela Jayawardene will take a final call closer to the game.
If Rohit Sharma is cleared, do MI restore him immediately or persist with a top order that clicked last time out? Rohit has 137 runs in four innings this season and remains central to their plans, but the decision is not straightforward.
MI’s struggles deepen, Bumrah yet to fire
Mumbai’s problems go beyond Rohit’s fitness. Their loss to Punjab exposed issues in bowling control. Quinton de Kock’s hundred at the top was a positive, but the rest of the order has lacked consistency. The bigger concern, though, is with the ball.
Jasprit Bumrah is yet to take a wicket this season, and MI’s attack has struggled to create pressure. For a side built around its bowling strength, that is a major issue.
Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey admitted the team is not at its best but insisted there is no panic. He pointed to the need for consistent improvement across departments rather than short-term fixes.
GT clash puts MI under pressure again
After the defeat to Punjab, Hardik Pandya admitted Mumbai may need “difficult calls”. Is this about team selection or approach?
The game against Gujarat Titans now feels like a must-win. Mumbai Indians are at the bottom of the table with just two points, and captain Hardik Pandya has already hinted at the need for changes after the last defeat.
Selection will be under focus. If Rohit Sharma is cleared, does Rickelton make way for him? And can the bowling unit respond after a poor start? There are still gaps in the squad picture too. Mitchell Santner is available again, but Will Jacks’ uncertainty is still there.
For now, MI wait on Rohit Sharma. The signs are positive, but the decision is still pending and it could shape how they approach a game they cannot afford to lose.