The Wankhede Stadium crowd cheered loudly when stand-in Mumbai Indians captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed that Rohit Sharma is back in the playing XI for the IPL 2026 match against the Lucknow Super Giants on Monday, May 4.
Rohit had missed the last few matches because of a hamstring injury he suffered last month. There had been a lot of talk about his return after he was seen practicing and positive updates came from the Mumbai Indians camp.
He was even expected to play in the recent match against the Chennai Super Kings, but didn't make the final team. Now, he has recovered in time for the game against LSG, which is a big boost for Mumbai Indians. The team had struggled to find the right opening pair without him, trying players like Quinton de Kock, Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, and Danish Malewar.
As soon as Suryakumar announced Rohit's return in the playing XI, the Wankhede crowd erupted with a huge cheer. Watch the video here:
"Hardik is not fully fit, so just a bit of rest. We have changes. Corbin Boschis in for Trent Boultand our very ownRohit Sharmais back. We have to show character now, enjoy the game and give the best for the crowd," Suryakumar Yadav said at the toss.
Rohit Sharma last played in Mumbai Indians' home loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he had to leave the field hurt after scoring 19 runs.
Rohit Sharma scores 137 runs in 4 matches, averages 45.66 in IPL 2026
Rohit Sharma began his season well, scoring a match-winning 78 in Mumbai Indians' victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening game. He also looked in good form with 35 runs against the Delhi Capitals, but then managed only five runs in the match against the Rajasthan Royals.
His return comes at the right time for Mumbai Indians as they take on a strong bowling attack from the Lucknow Super Giants at home.
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