After CSK's MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma to take call whether he wants to play for MI vs LSG in must-win game: Report

Mumbai Indians' (MI) playoffs are almost slim to none but their star opener Rohit Sharma is still uncertain for next clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Wankhede Stadium. Hours ahead of the game, as per a report by Cricbuzz, MI team management has left the decision with the former skipper whether he wants to take the field at Wankhede Stadium on May 4 or not. 

On the eve of the game, Rohit had batted for almost an hour. He also went through fitness drills. It is likely that if Rohit plays, he is likely to play in impact player role.

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Rohit hasn't played a game since he got retired hurt due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the run chase against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 12 in home clash. From four innings, he has scored 137 runs at an average of 45.66 and strike rate of 165.06. He started MI's campaign with a 78-run knock against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a successful run chase.

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Mumbai Indians’ opening combinations in Rohit’s absence

In his absence, MI have tried three openers. Quinton de Kock opened alongside Ryan Rickelton. De Kock scored an unbeaten century and then Rickelton was dropped. Danish Malewar was tried next. The 22-year-old was dismissed for scores of 0 and 2. After that, Will Jacks got to open with Rickelton in the absence of an injured De Kock. Rickelton scored a century and Jacks contributed with a 46-run knock. In the previous game, Rickelton and Jacks opened again but the English all-rounder was dismissed cheaply. 

Rohit's record against LSG

Rohit has played seven games against LSG and scored 177 runs at an average of 25.28 and strike rate of 146.28. His only fifty against them came in 2024 edition in a losing cause.

Can MI qualify for playoffs?

MI are placed ninth on the points table with seven losses from nine games. They are only above LSG who have six losses from eight games. They need to win remaining of their games and that too convincingly. Also, they need plenty of permutations and combinations going their way to make it to last four.