Mumbai Indians’ next game against Gujarat Titans away might just bring Rohit Sharma back under the lights for the five-time champions. Perhaps Ahmedabad will echo with his bat again. All attention turns to Sunday’s clash at Narendra Modi Stadium. Practice saw him moving easily, taking soft throws, hitting with that familiar flow.

Fans who followed the team caught glimpses and held their breath. Nothing official has been said by the camp yet. Still, belief hums quietly among those hoping he’ll anchor the innings once more. His brief appearance felt like a whisper of what could come.

No immediate confirmation, but Rohit Sharma’s return draws closer

For now, nobody can say for sure whether Rohit Sharma will face the Gujarat Titans. A hamstring injury picked up during the match against RCB has slowed his comeback.

Although he sat out the game with the Punjab Kings, those around Mumbai show zero urgency. Instead of rushing back, Hardik Pandya and the team staff are choosing caution; Full recovery matters more than speed. Each morning brings fresh checks on his condition.

Running has begun, but progress stays under constant review by support staff. As Mahela Jayawardene put it, “He knows his body better than anyone else.”

Midway through the power play against RCB, pain set in, and he went off, unable to continue. From that moment on, the team’s stance stayed steady: no pushing. Where others fade, Rohit has sparked, racking up 137 runs across four matches, smashing at over 165. Records still bow to him; 7,183 total runs, two hundreds carved into history.

MI’s Predicted XI vs GT: Tactical shifts in Rohit Sharma’s absence

Heading into Ahmedabad, the Mumbai Indians appear ready to try something different. Ditching their usual reliance on fast bowlers, they’re leaning instead on balanced options across both departments. Shardul Thakur and Mitchell Santner add fresh layers, not just with the ball but with the bat too.

Their presence means more hitters down the line, pushing strength deeper into the innings. That extra cushion could ease pressure up front, where the top group hasn’t held form through four straight losses. Stability further down may be what finally steadies the whole unit.

Out front, things look different now. If Rohit misses out, two South Africans might open instead. Quinton de Kock stands firm, calm as ever. Then there’s Ryan Rickelton, quick on his feet, ready to strike early. Their left-hand combo could throw off Gujarat’s frontline pace men. The idea is to let him fire up front so others breathe easier later. Not just noise, it shifts how runs come before the halfway mark.

Mumbai Indians Best Playing XI:

Quinton de Kock (wk), Ryan Rickelton, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah.

Impact Player: Mayank Rawat