Mumbai Indians are reportedly awaiting clarity on Rohit Sharma’s fitness after he missed the practice session ahead of the April 16 game vs Punjab Kings.
Rohit Sharma reportedly missed the Mumbai Indians’ practice session on Tuesday, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the April 16 clash against the Punjab Kings. The team did not issue any update on his hamstring injury.
According to reports from Cricbuzz, he did not travel to the stadium, adding to doubts about his availability. Rohit had retired hurt in the sixth over during the chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday after scoring 19 off 13 balls.
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Medical scans brought some relief. X-rays showed no tear, suggesting the injury may not be serious. The team could rest Rohit to avoid further risk, given his importance, even though reports indicate no major damage.
Quinton de Kock remains an option, but his inclusion could affect the overseas balance. The Mumbai Indians also face bigger concerns in the middle order. Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya have struggled for form, reducing the team’s impact with the bat despite a strong lineup on paper.
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