New Delhi: Rohit Sharma is reportedly set to make his comeback in the Mumbai Indians’ (MI) next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. The Hitman is currently on the road to recovery after suffering a right hamstring injury. He has been on the sidelines since April 12 and has missed MI’s last three league matches.
As per a report in Cricbuzz, Rohit is in line to make his comeback in MI’s next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, April 29. The Hitman suffered an injury during MI’s clash against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home earlier this month and has since been out of action.
In his absence, the Mumbai Indians have used young batter Danish Malewar as an opener in their last two games, but he has failed to deliver. Malewar managed only two runs in MI’s clash against the Gujarat Titans and was dismissed on a duck in their last outing against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit’s arrival is set to be a huge boost for the five-time champions, who have endured a woeful campaign so far. As per Cricbuzz, the senior batter is working hard on his fitness and is nearing a comeback. Though MI don’t want to rush him back into action, there is growing optimism surrounding his comeback against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29.
“Rohit is working hard in the middle to get back to full fitness,” a source was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
Rohit was in fine form for the five-time champions before an injury derailed his campaign in the IPL 2026. The Hitman started the season strongly with 137 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 165 and also held the Orange Cap at one stage. In his absence, MI’s batting line-up has struggled as the five-time champions have failed to find an ideal replacement for the senior batter.
Mumbai Indians languishing in 8th spot in IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians have had a forgetful start to the season and are languishing in 8th place midway through IPL 2026. Hardik Pandya & Co. have managed only two wins in their first seven matches of the season and are staring at an early exit if they fail to spark a turnaround soon. MI suffered a morale-crushing 103-run defeat against arch-rivals CSK in their last game at the Wankhede Stadium.
Sanju Samson slammed a magnificent ton to power CSK to 207/6 in 20 overs before their bowlers skittled out the Mumbai Indians for a paltry 104 in their run chase. Left-arm spinner Akeal Hossein ran through the MI batting line-up with a four-wicket haul to hel CSK bundle them out in 19 overs to secure a commanding victory.
MI’s morale is at an all-time low this season after their crushing defeat against CSK, as the five-time champions aim to bounce back to keep their playoffs hopes alive. The Mumbai Indians squad is currently in Jamnagar, Gujarat, for a bonding session, having been given two days off after their defeat against CSK. They will resume practice in Mumbai on Sunday before their clash against SRH on Wednesday.