Rohit Sharma imparts his wisdom from the dugout [Source: screengrab]Rohit Sharma is yet to attain full recovery from the hamstring injury he sustained against the RCB last month. Having missed four straight games this IPL 2026 season for the Mumbai Indians franchise since then, the legendary opener was also forced to be benched from his team’s all-important away fixture against arch-rivals CSK. Even though the seasoned cricketer is out of action, he is certainly not out of ideas. Often seen sitting alongside Mumbai Indians coaching staff members on the sidelines, the 39-year-old continues to influence proceedings with sharp tactical inputs, even from the dugout. On Saturday, May 2, Rohit Sharma was once again seen imparting his wisdom, this time to young Mumbai Indians fast bowler Krish Bhagat amidst the latter’s struggles with the ball. Rohit Sharma’s tactical touch shines despite injury Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya employed young fast bowler Krish Bhagat to bowl the fifth over of the CSK innings in match number 44 of the IPL 2026 season. Wayward in his line and length, the speedster was greeted with a six and a boundary by CSK number three Urvil Patel. Also Read- Unreal Record! Mumbai Indians Achieve What No Team Has Done BeforeWatching all the action from the sidelines, injured Rohit Sharma was seen advising Krish Bhagat to bowl slower deliveries next up. Following Sharma’s advice, Krish Bhagat conceded just two singles and a dot off the next three deliveries to get his struggling over back on track.Prathmesh. @45Fan_Prathmesh Rohit Sharma suggested bowling slower balls to krish bhagat as he was bowling fast balls. The next three balls: 0, 0, 1 This guy is still the best in the business 😭 May 2, 2026, 10:08 PM As it turned out, Bhagat once again resorted to pace off the final ball, only to be flicked towards deep midwicket for a huge six by Urvil Patel as the speedster leaked 18 runs off his opening over of the game.Urvil was eventually dismissed by young in-form spinner AM Ghazanfar in the following over as the hosts lost their second wicket inside the powerplay overs.Star Sports @StarSportsIndia MAANLE 𝚁̶𝙴̶ RO! 😍 #TATAIPL | #CSKvMI | #RohitSharma May 2, 2026, 10:39 PM Rohit Sharma’s return update issued by captain Hardik PandyaRohit Sharma is yet to attain full recovery from his hamstring injury. Prior to the match against the CSK in Chennai on May 2, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya confirmed that the legendary opener will “need a couple more games” to get back on track. Also Read- BCCI Not To Let Riyan Parag Escape Easily After Vaping Video; Strict Action LoadingPandya added “he's trying, but it's not up to the mark”. As of now, it remains to be seen when Sharma will attain full fitness and get in shape to return to the team’s playing XI this IPL 2026 season. Mumbai Indians chart 159 in 20 overs Batting first at the Chepauk Stadium, Mumbai Indians managed 159-7 in 20 overs. Naman Dhir at number three top-scored in the innings with his counterattacking knock of 57 runs from 37 balls. Ryan Rickelton also made 37 off 24 before CSK bowlers induced a late Mumbai Indians collapse in the backend of the innings. For the hosts, Anshul Kamboj picked up three key wickets to claim sensational figures of 3-32. Noor Ahmad also chipped in with two scalps. Follow CSK vs MI Live Updates For Each And Every Detail Of The High-Octane IPL 2026 Clash
