Rohit Sharma cannot play the next two matches of Mumbai Indians due to hamstring injury. MI is already in poor form in IPL 2026. Consecutive defeats, weakness of power play and Bumrah’s form are raising concerns for the team.
There is bad news for Mumbai Indians and its fans in IPL 2026. According to sources, Rohit Sharma will not play in the next 2 matches due to hamstring injury. Rohit’s absence is a matter of great concern for the team. Actually, Rohit Sharma suffered this injury during the match played against Royal Challengers Bangalore. He left the field in the middle of his innings due to pain. In this match, the team captained by Hardik Pandya had to face defeat by 18 runs.
Rohit will not be able to play in the next matches
Mumbai Indians may now miss Rohit in their next matches. The team will play against Punjab Kings on 16 April and Gujarat Titans on 20 April. Rohit’s absence in these important matches can cost the team heavily.
Rohit Sharma’s performance in IPL 2026
Rohit Sharma has scored 137 runs in four matches so far in IPL 2026 at an average of 45.67 and strike rate of 165.06. During this period, he has also scored a half-century and given a good start to the team.
Bad start for Mumbai Indians
The start of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 has not been as expected. The team broke a 14-year record by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders and won the first match of the season for the first time. But after this the team has had to face defeat in three consecutive matches.
Challenge against Punjab Kings
Now Mumbai Indians will face the in-form Punjab Kings. The team will try to improve its performance without Rohit Sharma and make a comeback in the tournament. Mumbai Indians need better performance from the entire team to get out of the current situation. Improvement in both batting and bowling is necessary so that the team can get back on the winning track. Mumbai Indians’ biggest problem in recent matches has been their weak performance in the powerplay. The team will have to overcome this weakness quickly by making a new strategy.
Question on Jasprit Bumrah’s form
Jasprit Bumrah’s form is also a matter of concern for the team. He has kept the runs under control, but has not been able to take a single wicket in four matches so far. The team has experienced bowlers like Trent Boult and Hardik Pandya, but despite this the bowling attack is not performing as expected.