New Delhi, April 15 -- Mumbai Indians (MI) face a huge setback as star opener Rohit Sharma is expected to sit out for their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Thursday, April 16, at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The 38-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during the Mumbai Indians' high-scoring loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 12. He retired hurt in the sixth over of the run chase while batting on 19 off 13 balls, disrupting MI's momentum in a chase of 241. Mumbai Indians eventually fell short by 18 runs, marking their third defeat in four games this season.

Rohit Sharma felt discomfort in his right hamstring while facing Rasikh Salam Dar. The physio attended to him on ...