Rohit Sharma misses training session, may skip next match:Hamstring injury not very serious, huge relief for Mumbai Indians

Rohit Sharma skipped Mumbai Indians’ latest training session, but he is expected to be back in action soon. The former MI captain suffered a hamstring injury during his side’s meeting against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. After retiring hurt against RCB on Monday following his 13-ball 19, the Hitman underwent scans on his hamstring, and Cricbuzz have reported that the injury is not very serious. There were no signs of any tear, meaning Rohit won’t be sidelined for too long. Whether he will play in Mumbai Indians’ next match against Punjab Kings on Thursday remains anyone’s guess. The management will not likely risk Rohit given his importance to the side, but a final call may be taken by the player himself. Rohit Sharma may not play against Punjab Kings Mumbai Indians underwent a long training session on Tuesday, ahead of their matchup against Punjab. Hardik Pandya’s men have not started the season on a promising note; they are languishing second-bottom in the IPL standings with just a solitary win. After winning their season opener, MI have lost three games on the trot. The five-time IPL winners will hope to end their losing rut as they face the in-form Punjab, who are second in the table and remain the only unbeaten team in the league so far. Regarding Rohit’s participation, the team management may advise Rohit to avoid playing, as there may be a chance the injury gets aggravated. Will Jacks boosts MI’s middle order England all-rounder Will Jacks is also set to join up with the team. Cricbuzz reported that it couldn’t be confirmed whether the player has joined the team or not, but his arrival comes at a crucial juncture for Mumbai Indians, who will get a major boost. Jacks will add more steel to their fragile middle-order and also provide captain Hardik a spin bowling alternative. Jacks was named Player of the Match four times in the recent World Cup, having impressed with his all-round skills.