The Mumbai Indians are keeping quiet about the availability of former captain Rohit Sharma for their upcoming match against Punjab Kings. The team’s media manager stated that no decision had been made regarding Rohit’s participation at the pre-match press conference. Rohit, who sustained a hamstring injury in the previous game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, did not participate in training fully and was seen with his right leg strapped during a late appearance at the session.
The 38-year-old cricketer did some running and batting towards the end of the training session. However, details about the extent of his injury have not been disclosed, leading to speculations about his potential absence not only from the upcoming match but possibly more games. Rohit’s absence could disrupt the team’s plans significantly at a crucial stage of the tournament.
If Rohit is indeed unavailable, Mumbai Indians may have to make significant changes to their lineup, possibly bringing in Quinton de Kock as an opener, which would require alterations in the composition of foreign players. There are also discussions about Rohit being used as an Impact Substitute to provide a quick start in the innings. The final decision on Rohit’s availability is expected to be made close to the match on Thursday.
