Rohit Sharma has undergone a scan to gauge the seriousness of a suspected hamstring problem, with the outcome expected to play a key role in determining whether he can feature for Mumbai Indians in their upcoming fixture against Punjab Kings in Mumbai on Thursday. The 38-year-old captain was forced off the field during Mumbai’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, and his next steps now hinge on the medical assessment.
Rohit’s scan and what it means for Punjab Kings clash
Mumbai Indians’ captain underwent an MRI on Monday morning at HL Reliance Hospital to measure the extent of the hamstring injury. The findings are expected later on Monday evening, and depending on how the results read, Rohit’s availability could range from playing the next game to potentially missing a couple of matches.
- An MRI was conducted on Monday morning to determine how severe the hamstring issue is.
- It is scheduled to be followed by a decision later in the evening once the results are available.
- If the scan looks unfavourable, Rohit may be sidelined for more than one match.
How the injury happened vs RCB at Wankhede
Rohit retired hurt during Mumbai Indians’ 18-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede on Sunday. He was on 19 off 13 balls, striking two fours and a six, when the injury forced him off the field in the sixth over.
Before the first ball of that over, Mumbai’s physio attended to him. After a short pause for treatment, Rohit returned to face the next delivery—blocking it—before eventually leaving the playing area.
Prior hamstring concerns and Rutherford’s update
Rohit has dealt with hamstring worries earlier in his career, and after the match, teammate Sherfane Rutherford offered a cautious take on the situation. Rutherford said he was not fully sure what the exact problem was at that stage, suggesting it could be hamstring-related, while noting that he did not have detailed information because he was in the dugout.
- Rutherford said he was unsure of the exact nature of the issue.
- He indicated it could be a hamstring problem but could not confirm it with certainty.
- Rutherford added that he had limited details because he was watching from the dugout.
MI’s form, Rohit’s recent numbers, and role in the next game
Rohit recently completed 15 years with Mumbai Indians and has made an impact in the current stretch, scoring 137 runs across four matches, including a half-century. His involvement is considered important for a side that has struggled early in the season, having lost three of their first four games.
With the scan results due later in the day, Mumbai Indians will be watching for clarity on whether their captain can lead from the front against Punjab Kings at home on Thursday.
