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The <\/span>Wankhede Stadium<\/span> crowd cheered loudly when stand-in Mumbai Indians captain <\/span>Suryakumar Yadav<\/span> confirmed that <\/span>Rohit Sharma<\/span> is back within the playing XI for the IPL 2026 match against the <\/span>Lucknow Super Giants<\/span> on Monday, May 4. <\/span><\/p>\n Rohit had missed the previous couple of matches due to a hamstring injury he suffered last month. There had been lots of discuss his return after he was seen practicing and positive updates got here from the Mumbai Indians camp. <\/span><\/p>\n He was even expected to play within the recent match against the <\/span>Chennai Super Kings<\/span>, but didn\u2019t make the ultimate team. Now, he has recovered in time for the sport against LSG, which is a giant boost for Mumbai Indians. The team had struggled to seek out the fitting opening pair without him, trying players like <\/span>Quinton de Kock<\/span>, <\/span>Ryan Rickelton<\/span>, <\/span>Will Jacks<\/span>, and <\/span>Danish Malewar<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n As soon as Suryakumar announced Rohit\u2019s return within the playing XI, the Wankhede crowd erupted with an enormous cheer. Watch the video here: <\/span><\/p>\n \ud83d\udea8 Toss Update \ud83d\udea8@mipaltan<\/a> won the toss and elected to field against @LucknowIPL<\/a>.<\/p>\n Surya Kumar Yadav is captaining #MI<\/a> as Hardik Panyda is unwell.<\/p>\n Updates \u25b6\ufe0fhttps:\/\/t.co\/elXSOvaeig<\/a> #TATAIPL<\/a> | #KhelBindaas<\/a> | #MIvLSG<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eQjzr2GXrm<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cHardik just isn’t fully fit, so only a little bit of rest. We have now changes. Corbin Bosch<\/span> is in for Trent Boult<\/span> and our very ownRohit Sharma<\/span> is back. We have now to point out character now, benefit from the game and provides the most effective for the gang,\u201d Suryakumar Yadav said on the toss.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Rohit Sharma<\/span> last played in Mumbai Indians\u2019 home loss to the <\/span>Royal Challengers Bengaluru<\/span>, where he had to depart the sector hurt after scoring 19 runs.<\/span><\/p>\n Rohit Sharma<\/span> began his season well, scoring a match-winning 78 in Mumbai Indians\u2019 victory over the <\/span>Kolkata Knight Riders<\/span> within the opening game. He also looked in good form with 35 runs against the <\/span>Delhi Capitals<\/span>, but then managed only five runs within the match against the <\/span>Rajasthan Royals<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n His return comes at the fitting time for Mumbai Indians as they tackle a robust bowling attack from the <\/span>Lucknow Super Giants<\/span> at home.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the newest cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a>for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
\u00a0 <\/span>Rohit Sharma scores 137 runs in 4 matches, averages 45.66 in IPL 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n
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