Mumbai Indians suffered a double blow on Sunday night at the Wankhede Stadium, slipping to their third straight defeat in IPL 2026 and facing fresh concern over Rohit Sharma’s fitness. The veteran opener and former MI captain picked up a hamstring injury during the chase of 241 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and was forced to retire hurt after making 19 off 13 balls.
Rohit looked settled early in the innings, but he did not return to bat after walking off, leaving the Mumbai Indians short in a high-pressure chase. MI eventually finished on 222/5 and lost the contest by 18 runs, despite a strong effort from Sherfane Rutherford, who top-scored for the side with an unbeaten 71 off 31 balls. After the match, Rutherford confirmed that Rohit was dealing with a hamstring issue, although he stopped short of commenting on the severity of the injury.
“I am not sure about it. It’s a bit of a hamstring. I am not sure; I was in the dugout, so I can’t really give much information on that,” Sherfane Rutherford said after the game.
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MI captain Hardik Pandya did not hide his frustration after another disappointing result. He admitted that the team has been conceding too many runs and repeatedly finds itself playing catch-up in both batting and bowling. RCB had piled on a huge 240/5, putting immediate pressure on the Mumbai batting unit.
Krunal Pandya and Sherfane Rutherford addressed the media after MI vs RCB game. As expected, both feigned ignorance over the exact status of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli injuries. While Rutherford says it “looks like a bit of a hamstring” pain for Rohit, Krunal saidhe has “not…
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Hardik also hinted that the Mumbai Indians may need to reassess their plans, even this early in the season. With a couple of days off before their next match, he suggested that the team could consider different options in both departments, especially since several players are yet to find their rhythm.
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For the Mumbai Indians, the defeat was already damaging. Rohit Sharma’s hamstring concern has now made the situation even worse as they search for a quick turnaround in IPL 2026.
