Mumbai Indians, a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), are facing significant challenges as star opener Rohit Sharma is likely to miss the next two matches due to a hamstring injury sustained during a game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The team, led by Hardik Pandya, lost that match by 18 runs, marking a troubling start to the IPL 2026 season with three consecutive defeats following their initial win against Kolkata Knight Riders. Rohit has scored 137 runs in four matches, averaging 45.67 with a strike rate of 165.06, including one fifty. The upcoming matches against Punjab Kings on April 16 and Gujarat Titans on April 20 are crucial for MI, who are desperate to turn their season around. Additionally, the performance of ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been concerning, as he has gone wicketless in four matches, which has compounded the team's struggles.