Rohit Sharma Returns to Nets Ahead of Crucial Match Against Gujarat Titans

Rohit Sharma has returned to the nets for the Mumbai Indians after recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during an IPL match. With the team struggling at the bottom of the standings, his potential return is crucial for their upcoming game against the Gujarat Titans. MI's coach has confirmed that both Rohit and Mitchell Santner are fit, and the team is eager to turn their season around after a series of losses. As Rohit showcases his skills in practice, fans are hopeful for his comeback to bolster the team's performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 20, 2026, 16:16 IST

Rohit Sharma's Comeback

After dealing with a hamstring injury, Rohit Sharma has made his way back to the practice nets with the Mumbai Indians as they gear up for their upcoming clash against the Gujarat Titans. The injury occurred during an IPL 2026 match against RCB, prompting medical scans to assess its severity. Despite his efforts to recover, Rohit was unable to participate in the game against the Punjab Kings, with Hardik Pandya confirming that he would be sidelined for at least two matches. However, on the eve of the match, Rohit was seen training hard in the nets, much to the delight of MI fans.

Fitness Update from MI Coach

According to MI's bowling coach, Paras Mhambrey, both Rohit Sharma and Mitchell Santner are fit and ready for the match against GT. MI is looking to turn around their season, which has taken a downturn after losing four consecutive matches following an initial victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders. Mhambrey stated, "Both are fit. If you walk by the nets, you can see Rohit working on his batting. Santner is also fit, although we missed him in the last game due to illness."

As Rohit prepared for the match on Monday, he showcased some of his classic shots in the nets, indicating he is in good form. A final decision regarding his participation will be made after the last practice session before the match, with the medical team and head coach Mahela Jayawardene closely monitoring his recovery. MI released a statement saying, "Rohit is batting in the nets in Ahmedabad and is being assessed by the medical staff and Head Coach Mahela Jayawardene."

In Rohit's absence, Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickleton have been brought in to open the batting. De Kock scored 112 against the Punjab Kings, capitalizing on his opportunities, while Rickleton has struggled with his form, scoring only 9, 8, 37, and 2 in recent matches after a strong start. If Rohit returns, he is expected to partner with De Kock at the top of the order. So far this season, Rohit has accumulated 137 runs in four games.

Currently, MI sits at the bottom of the league table with just two points, having lost their last four matches, making a victory essential.

Squads

Mumbai Indians: Quinton de Kock(w), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mayank Rawat, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Trent Boult, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Ashwani Kumar, Will Jacks, Mayank Markande, Raghu Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, AM Ghazanfar, Danish Malewar, Krish Bhagat, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler(w), Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ashok Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shahrukh Khan, Ishant Sharma, Jayant Yadav, Jason Holder, Luke Wood, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anuj Rawat, Manav Suthar, Kumar Kushagra, Arshad Khan, Gurnoor Brar, Nishant Sindhu, Connor Esterhuizen.