Rohit Sharma injury update: Mumbai Indians star ruled out of IPL 2026?

There is a huge concern in the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp as Rohit Sharma left injured during their IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday (April 12) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Chasing a huge target of 241, Rohit Sharma started with intent and looked in rhythm, but just a few overs into the Mumbai Indians’ innings, he was seen struggling with discomfort in his leg. The Hitman was seen limping while running between the wickets.

Rohit Sharma walks off injured during IPL 2026 clash vs RCB

The discomfort was clearly seen on the MI opener’s face. The team physio had to be called out onto the ground in the sixth over, and he strapped Rohit Sharma’s right hamstring heavily in an attempt to keep him going in the match against the RCB.

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However, Rohit looked in clear pain while trying to continue. After facing few deliveries, the former captain eventually had to retire hurt, walking off the field while holding his hamstring area, which left the crowd at Wankhede Stadium shocked and silent. It was a shocking moment because he rarely gives up on a big chase unless something serious is wrong.

After he went off, Suryakumar Yadav came in to continue the innings, but the Mumbai Indians kept losing wickets at key moments and could not recover in the chase. In the end, they fell short by 18 runs against RCB in a high-scoring IPL 2026 clash at the Wankhede Stadium.

It's a hamstring issue: Sherfane Rutherford on Rohit Sharma's injury

Meanwhile, Sherfane Rutherford has shared a major update on Rohit’s injury. Rutherford revealed that it looks like a hamstring issue, but nothing has been officially confirmed yet.

The West Indies star said that the MI camp is now waiting for medical reports and scans to understand how serious Rohit Sharma's injury is.

Rutherford said at the post-match press conference, “It's a hamstring issue, but there is no official confirmation, but we will get to know soon about his fitness.”

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Mumbai Indians wait for scan results amid hamstring uncertainty

Meanwhile, some reports suggest that it might be a minor strain, but there is still uncertainty because hamstring injuries can be tricky. Sometimes they heal quickly, but sometimes they can take longer, depending on the damage, leaving MI worried for Rohit.

The final update on Rohit’s fitness is expected after scans, and that will decide how soon he can return to action. Well, the fact is that the 37-year-old opener is at a stage where the body doesn’t recover as quickly as before.

Even a small muscle injury can take time, and that’s something Mumbai Indians now have to handle carefully. They can’t afford to rush him back and risk making it worse. For Mumbai Indians, they are already in trouble.

The five-time champions have now lost three games in a row this season and are placed eighth on the points table with just one win in four matches. Now, with Rohit’s injury, things have become even more challenging for them. At this point, MI will be hoping for good news from the medical team because without him, things might be tough for them.