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Rohit Sharma, the star batter for Mumbai Indians (MI), will not participate in the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 29. He has been sidelined for over two weeks due to a hamstring injury sustained during a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12.

The 38-year-old has missed several matches, including those against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans, and Chennai Super Kings. Initially, it was anticipated that he would return for the game against SRH after resuming training at Wankhede Stadium.

However, Rohit remains unavailable, extending his time away from competitive play. A source close to MI indicated that his participation in the crucial match against SRH would be evaluated at the toss.

Fans at Wankhede Stadium were eager to see Rohit back in action, but MI captain Hardik Pandya's comments left them disheartened. During a post-toss interview, Hardik revealed that Rohit is not yet at full match fitness and will need more time before he can return.

He stated, "Rohit's gonna take a couple of more games. He's been trying, but it's not up to exactly where he would want, so not available for the team."

Hardik's remarks suggest that Rohit is likely to miss upcoming matches against Chennai Super Kings on May 2 and Lucknow Super Giants on May 4. His potential return for the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 10 will depend on his recovery and fitness.

Overall, Rohit is expected to miss at least six matches due to his hamstring injury, including those he has already missed and the upcoming fixtures, as MI carefully manages his recovery.

Hardik Pandya's update on Rohit's fitness has sparked discussions on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter). Fans are questioning whether Rohit's absence is solely due to injury or if there are deeper selection concerns within the MI team.

Reactions have varied, with some expressing worry over his extended absence and uncertainty about his return, while others speculate about potential selection decisions affecting his position in the team.

In IPL 2026, Rohit has scored 137 runs, including one fifty, with an average of 45.66 and a strike rate of 165.06 across four matches. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians currently sit ninth in the points table with two wins and five losses, facing a challenging path to qualify for the playoffs.