India, May 4 -- Whether Rohit Sharma will take any further part in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) remains uncertain, but one thing is beyond doubt: the respect he has for his peers and everyone involved in the game. Be it players, coaches, former cricketers or support staff, Rohit is always willing to help, and that was evident when a groundsman was accidentally struck by one of his shots.

With Mumbai Indians all but out of the season, the team skipped Sunday's optional training session. However, Rohit still turned up. The former MI captain, who has been sidelined with a hamstring injury after playing four matches, is yet to fully recover but is working his way back to match fitness. He has come close to returning on more than one ...