Rohit Sharma injury update: The Mumbai Indians opener is set to undergo scans on his suspected right hamstring injury after retiring hurt during the MI vs RCB IPL 2026 chase at Wankhede Stadium on April 12. Rohit Sharma’s availability for MI’s next match against Punjab Kings on April 16 will depend on the scan results.
Rohit walked off retired hurt in the sixth over of MI’s chase of 241, having scored 19 off 13 balls. Mumbai Indians went on to lose the match by 18 runs — their third defeat in four games — making the Rohit Sharma hamstring injury an even bigger concern as the season threatens to slip away from the five-time champions.
(updated on April 13 with Rohit Sharma scans and MI vs PBKS availability update)
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What Happened To Rohit Sharma? Rohit Sharma Hamstring Injury Explained
The Rohit Sharma injury update traces to the early stages of MI’s chase. Signs of discomfort appeared as early as the fourth over, when Rohit was limping while completing runs. By the fifth over, the issue became more apparent — he was slow between wickets, struggling to push off his right leg while running.
The physio came on at the end of the fifth over to assess the Rohit Sharma hamstring injury. His right hamstring was strapped, and Rohit initially attempted to continue. He faced the first ball of the sixth over from Rasikh Salam, blocking it into the on side — and then made the call. The movement was not good enough, Rohit decided, and he walked off retired hurt on 19 off 13 balls.
What made the situation worse was the context. Ryan Rickelton was blazing away at the other end — 35 off 18 with three fours and three sixes — and MI desperately needed Rohit to stay with him as they chased 241. But continuing with a hamstring injury would have meant Rohit becoming a liability between the wickets and potentially risking a long-term setback that could sideline him for weeks.
Rohit did not return to bat later in the innings. MI eventually fell short, losing by 18 runs.
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Rohit Sharma Scans: Will Rohit Sharma Play Against Punjab Kings?
Will Rohit Sharma play against Punjab Kings on April 16? That depends on the scan results.
Rohit Sharma is set to undergo scans to determine the severity of the hamstring injury. The exact status will only be clear once the results reveal the extent of the damage. There has been no official communication from Mumbai Indians beyond confirming that Rohit has a hamstring issue.
MI teammate Sherfane Rutherford offered limited clarity in the post-match press conference, saying he was not entirely sure about the nature of the injury and could not say for certain since he was in the dugout during the incident.
When will Rohit Sharma be back? Hamstring injuries in cricket can range from minor tightness that settles in a day or two to partial muscle tears requiring two to four weeks of recovery. At 38, Rohit’s body takes longer to recover from soft-tissue injuries, and MI will be cautious about rushing him back — especially with the franchise already having lost three of their four matches this season.
The MI vs PBKS match on Thursday at the Wankhede gives Rohit three full days of recovery. If the scans show only minor tightness or a grade-one strain, there is a chance he could be fit in time. Anything more severe would likely rule him out for multiple games and potentially force MI to rethink their top-order structure.
Rohit has scored 137 runs in four IPL 2026 matches, including a half-century, and had looked in strong touch before the injury struck on Sunday night. MI, who have just won one of their four games, will desperately need their talisman — who recently completed 15 years with the franchise — as the season reaches a critical phase.
Virat Kohli Ankle Injury Update: Krunal Pandya Says He’ll Be Fine
On the other side of the MI vs RCB match, Virat Kohli was also seen resting in the dressing room during MI’s chase with what commentator Simon Doull described as an ankle injury. Kohli had scored 50 off 38 balls in a knock that sparked a retired out debate given how quickly Rajat Patidar was scoring at the other end.
However, RCB’s Krunal Pandya allayed fears after the match, saying he had not spoken to the physio yet but believed Kohli would be fine. Pandya also defended Kohli’s strike rate, noting that Kohli had been striking at around 200 in the last two or three games and that the team’s focus was on performing as a unit. RCB won the match by 18 runs. Read full Virat Kohli injury update.
Is Rohit Sharma Injured Seriously? What This Means For Mumbai Indians
Is Rohit Sharma injured beyond Thursday’s match? That is the bigger concern for Mumbai Indians. The franchise are eighth on the IPL 2026 table with just one win from four matches. Losing Rohit for any period would be a significant blow to a side already struggling to find consistency.
If the Rohit Sharma scans reveal anything more than minor tightness, MI may need to restructure their batting order — potentially promoting Naman Dhir or bringing in a bench option to open alongside Rickelton. The David Miller situation at DC earlier in the tournament showed how hamstring and hand injuries can disrupt team plans mid-season, and MI will be anxious to avoid a similar scenario with their most important player.
We will update this piece as the Rohit Sharma injury update and scan results become available.
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