IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma Set For MI Vs LSG? Intense Training Sparks Comeback Hopes

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Abhay Tiwari
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Abhay Tiwari is a sports writer with over two years of experience, having worked with Zee News and currently with Sports Digest. He covers cricket, badminton,...
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) has been getting more exciting with every passing day. Today is the 47th match between the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Supergiants. Both teams are going through the worst season they could ever have, and especially the five-time champions Mumbai Indians. Lucknow and Mumbai have almost been eliminated from IPL 2026. Chances of their qualifying for playoff is bare minimum. In today’s battle, all eyes are on Former MI captain Rohit Sharma, who has been injured since the beginning. According to media reports, Rohit Sharma might play today at Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai Indians In IPL 2026

The Mumbai Indians couldn’t be under more pressure right now. They’re sitting ninth on the points table with just two wins from nine matches, and the form isn’t helping either. three straight defeats, including a heavy eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings. Lucknow Super Giants aren’t faring much better, placed at the bottom with only two wins in eight games and currently on a five-match losing streak.

Bumrah and Suryakumar’s form is a big tension for the team 

For MI, the problems have come from all sides. Jasprit Bumrah hasn’t quite looked at his usual best, Suryakumar Yadav is going through a rough patch with the bat, and the team hasn’t managed to get solid starts from their top order.

Will Rohit Sharma play against LSG?
There’s no official word from the franchise yet.Rohit Sharma has been out of action since April 12 after picking up a hamstring injury during MI’s home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. He had to retire hurt on 19 in that match and has since missed clashes against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Chennai Super Kings.

Rohit Sharma’s IPL Career

Rohit Sharma is one of the finest players in the history of Indian Premier League. He has played every single season since the IPL began. Till now Rohit has played 276 matches where he scored 7183 runs with the strike rate of 132.90 and scored 2 centuries and 48 half centuries in his overall career. Meanwhile, his best score is 109 runs. 

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Abhay Tiwari is a sports writer with over two years of experience, having worked with Zee News and currently with Sports Digest. He covers cricket, badminton, and kabaddi, with experience reporting on major events like the Asia Cup, ICC T20 World Cup, and IPL. Beyond journalism, he is passionate about traveling and photography, often capturing moments from his journeys.