Rohit Sharma (captain of the Mumbai Indians) is unlikely to participate in the crucial IPL 2026 match against the Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Stadium on April 23. Although he is recovering from a hamstring injury sustained during a match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, MI management remains cautious about his fitness. Reports indicate that while Rohit has been batting in practice, he has not engaged in intense running sessions, raising concerns about his ability to perform effectively in a full match. A final decision regarding his inclusion in the playing eleven will be made 30 minutes before the match. There is hope within the MI camp that he may return for their next game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 29, potentially as an Impact Player, which would limit his fielding responsibilities. Rohit Sharma holds the record for the most runs in MI-CSK encounters, totaling 913 runs with a strike rate of 131.