Rohit Sharma Injury Blow Gets MI Star to Miss Next Two IPL 2026 Matches | Reports

Mumbai Indians face a major setback as Rohit Sharma is likely to miss two key IPL 2026 matches due to a hamstring injury.

In a significant setback for Mumbai Indians, star opener Rohit Sharma is expected to miss the next two matches of IPL 2026 due to a hamstring injury. The veteran batter sustained the injury during a clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he was forced to retire hurt midway through his innings.

Sources, as per NDTV, suggest that Rohit’s absence could impact Mumbai’s upcoming fixtures against Punjab Kings on April 16 and Gujarat Titans on April 20. His injury came at a crucial time, with the team already struggling to find consistency in the tournament.

MI’s Struggles Deepen Amid Poor Form

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 campaign has been far from ideal. Despite breaking a long-standing jinx by winning their opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders, the team has since suffered three consecutive defeats.

Rohit’s absence only adds to their woes, especially considering his strong start to the season. The opener has scored 137 runs in four matches at an average of 45.67 and an impressive strike rate of 165.06, including a half-century.

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The Hardik Pandya-led side will now be under pressure to regroup and deliver a collective performance, particularly against in-form opponents like Punjab Kings.

Bowling Concerns Add to MI’s Troubles

While the batting unit has shown flashes of promise, Mumbai’s bowling attack has struggled to make a significant impact. A major concern has been the form of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who, despite maintaining control, has gone wicketless in four matches.

With experienced names like Trent Boult and skipper Hardik Pandya in the pace department, the lack of breakthroughs has hurt the team.

As Mumbai Indians look to revive their campaign, addressing both their batting gaps in Rohit’s absence and bowling inefficiencies will be crucial in the coming matches.