There is a major concern in the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp as Rohit Sharma got injured during the IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday (April 12).
Chasing a mammoth target of 241, Rohit Sharma started with intent and looked in form but just a few overs into the Mumbai Indians innings, he struggled with leg discomfort. The Hitman was seen limping while running between the wickets.
Rohit Sharma injured during IPL 2026 vs RCB
Uneasiness could be clearly seen on MI Opener’s face. The team physio had to be called on the field in the sixth over and he strained Rohit Sharma’s right hamstring in an attempt to keep him in the match against RCB.
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However, Rohit looked clearly in pain while trying to continue. After facing a few balls, the former captain eventually retired hurt and had to walk off the field clutching his hamstring area, leaving the crowd at the Wankhede Stadium stunned and silent. It was a shocking moment because he rarely gives up on a big job unless something goes seriously wrong.
After his departure, Suryakumar Yadav came in to take the innings forward, but Mumbai Indians kept losing wickets at crucial moments and could not succeed in chasing the target. Ultimately, they lost against RCB by 18 runs in a high-scoring IPL 2026 encounter at the Wankhede Stadium.
It’s a hamstring issue: Sherfane Rutherford on Rohit Sharma’s injury
Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford has shared a big update on Rohit’s injury. Rutherford revealed that it looks like a hamstring problem, but there is no official confirmation yet.
The West Indies star said that the MI camp is now waiting for the medical report and scans to understand how serious is Rohit Sharma’s injury.
“It’s a hamstring issue, but there’s no official confirmation, but we’ll know about his fitness soon,” Rutherford said in the post-match press conference.
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Mumbai Indians await scan results amid hamstring uncertainty
Meanwhile, some reports suggest it may be a minor strain, but there is still uncertainty as hamstring injuries can be tricky. Sometimes they recover quickly, but sometimes they may take longer depending on the damage, which makes MI worried for Rohit.
The final update on Rohit’s fitness is expected after the scan and that will determine how soon he can return to action. Well, the truth is that the 37-year-old opening batsman is in a situation where the body is not healing as quickly as before.
Even minor muscle injuries can take time and Mumbai Indians will now have to handle it carefully. They can’t afford to call him back and make the situation worse. For Mumbai Indians, they are already in trouble.
The five-time champions have lost three consecutive games this season and are eighth on the points table with just one win from four matches. Now with Rohit’s injury, things have become even more challenging for him. At this point, MI will be hoping for good news from the medical team because without him, things could get tough for them.