India, April 16 -- Rohit Sharma suffered an injury during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru last Sunday, retiring hurt on 19 off 13 at the Wankhede Stadium with what appeared to be a hamstring issue. While the team management is yet to provide a clear update, uncertainty continues to loom over his availability for the upcoming home game against Punjab Kings on Thursday, leaving Mumbai Indians with a major selection headache.

Rohit was seen at the Wankhede nets on Wednesday evening, going through light warm-up drills and jogging with a heavily strapped leg. However, his limited activity only fuelled speculation around his participation. "The medical team and coaching staff are assessing him, and we...