CSK vs MI: Will Rohit Sharma play against CSK on 2 May? Latest injury update on MI opener in IPL 2026
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene provided an update on Rohit Sharma's injury ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings, confirming progress but no guarantee of return. Rohit has missed four games due to a hamstring issue but was seen practicing in the nets in Chennai. Mumbai, currently ninth with only two wins, need to win all remaining matches to stay in playoff contention.
- ▪Rohit Sharma has been recovering from a hamstring injury and practiced in the nets ahead of the CSK vs MI match.
- ▪Head coach Mahela Jayawardene did not confirm whether Rohit Sharma would play against Chennai Super Kings.
- ▪Mumbai Indians have won only two of their eight matches and are ninth on the IPL 2026 points table.
- ▪The team has used 22 different players this season in an attempt to find the right combination.
- ▪Rohit Sharma turned 39 on 1 May 2026, just before the match against CSK.
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