Injury Woes Hit Rohit and Bumrah Hard at MI

The 2026 IPL season has been a tale of frustration for Mumbai Indians, with key contributors Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah battling physical setbacks. After India’s World Cup success, expectations were sky-high, yet the team finds itself near the bottom of the table as the league stage concludes. Speaking on Saturday, Mahela Jayawardene shed light on the challenges facing the two stalwarts. He disclosed that Rohit’s hamstring injury forced the former captain to sit out several matches, limiting him to 283 runs in eight outings. The coaching staff had to balance his rehabilitation with the demands of the tournament, sometimes deploying him solely as an impact player. Jayawardene stressed that team selection was never influenced by Indian cricket’s needs but driven solely by what suited Mumbai Indians best each match. He lauded Rohit’s willingness to put the franchise first, describing him as the ultimate team player who accepted every decision with maturity. Bumrah’s situation was equally concerning. Limited recovery time after the World Cup left the bowler nursing a minor injury throughout the campaign. Jayawardene noted that the pacer’s early-season lack of express pace was a calculated move to regain full fitness. With only four scalps in thirteen games, Bumrah’s struggles mirrored the broader difficulties Mumbai Indians faced this season.