In a disappointing turn of events for Mumbai Indians fans, star opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the high-stakes IPL 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Friday evening. The announcement came from MI captain Hardik Pandya at the toss, who stated, “Rohit was hit on the knee. He is missing out.”
The severity of Rohit’s injury remains undisclosed, but the timing could not be worse for both the player and the franchise. Rohit, who has been under the spotlight due to a series of low scores this season, was expected to make a strong comeback in this crucial match that could significantly impact Mumbai’s campaign.
Currently, Mumbai Indians are struggling with only two points from three matches, placing them sixth on the table. The team is in dire need of consistency, and Rohit’s absence adds to their challenges. Hardik Pandya, opting to bowl first after winning the toss, emphasized the importance of adaptability over pitch conditions. “We’ve spoken in the group about not overthinking the pitch. It’s about adaptation and sticking to the right plans,” he remarked.
Adding a glimmer of hope for Mumbai, Hardik hinted at the potential return of Jasprit Bumrah in upcoming matches, which could be a significant boost for the team. With Rohit sidelined, Mumbai’s batting lineup will need to be reshuffled, possibly providing an opportunity for a young player to step up and make an impact.
On the other side, Lucknow Super Giants, led by Rishabh Pant, are also looking to turn their fortunes around after a lackluster start to their home campaign. The pressure is now on both teams to deliver a strong performance.
As Mumbai Indians regroup without one of their most experienced campaigners, fans will be hoping that Rohit’s knee injury is minor and that he will return to the field soon. The team’s next steps and adjustments will be closely watched as they navigate this challenging period.
Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan
Mumbai Indians: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Deepak Chahar, Vignesh Puthur