Mumbai Indians’ preparations for their high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium are being shaped by one major question—whether Rohit Sharma will be fit to play. The franchise has indicated that a final call on the former captain’s availability will only be made at the toss on Wednesday, leaving both supporters and team management waiting for the last word.
Rohit Sharma’s status ahead of the toss
- MI have confirmed that Rohit’s involvement in Wednesday’s match will be decided at the toss, after continued progress in his recovery.
- Rohit has been working his way back after being sidelined since April 12, when he picked up a hamstring injury during a home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- In the days since, he has taken part in multiple net sessions as part of his rehabilitation and return-to-play routine.
- On Tuesday at the Wankhede, the 38-year-old was present during training but did not take part in batting, opting instead for light warm-ups and running drills.
- After completing his fitness-focused work, Rohit spent time in a longer discussion on the sidelines with support staff before leaving the field.
- While the gradual nature of his comeback is a positive indicator, the indications from within the camp suggest MI are likely to remain cautious about rushing him back into competitive action.
Suryakumar Yadav steps up as preparations intensify
With Rohit’s participation still uncertain, attention has turned to Suryakumar Yadav, who took charge of the training momentum on the eve of the match. The Mumbai batter arrived first at the nets and worked for close to 90 minutes, a clear sign of his intent to regain his sharpness amid a demanding stretch of fixtures.
The practice session also featured interaction across both squads. Suryakumar was later seen speaking with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, while MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene exchanged brief words with SRH opener Travis Head.
As the Wankhede contest approaches, MI will be looking for a timely fitness update that could swing team selection—while also ensuring their plans are ready in case Rohit remains on the sidelines.
