Rohit Sharma is back: Mumbai crowd roars for legend after Suryakumar Yadav's message
IPL 2026: The Wankhede crowd let out massive cheers as Rohit Sharma returned to the team's line-up on May 4. Stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav announced major changes in MI's must-win game against Lucknow Super Giants.
The Wankhede Stadium erupted at the toss when it was announced that Rohit Sharma would return to the Mumbai Indians line-up on Monday, May 4. Sharma, who had retired hurt midway through the team’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, made his comeback against the Lucknow Super Giants.
Stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed the decision, which was greeted with a loud cheer from the crowd. Suryakumar also revealed that Hardik Pandya was not part of the playing XI due to illness. MI later revealed in a statement that the captain was dealing with back spasms.
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Mumbai Indians, currently placed ninth on the points table, are playing a must-win game against Lucknow. With just two wins from nine matches, Mumbai need to win every remaining game if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive.
MUMBAI INDIANS XI vs LSG
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Raghu Sharma
Impact Sub: Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians made key changes their line-up on Monday. While Rohit Sharma returned to the line-up, the franchise decided to rest Hardik Pandya and drop fast-bowler Trent Boult. The New Zealand pacer has not found the same success in the powerplay this season, which promoted MI to bring in Corbin Bosch, who is adept at hitting the hard lengths and bowling searing yorkers at 140 kmph.
Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first against LSG. Surya said that the weather conditions should help out the chasing teams today. Talking about the current position that MI find themselves in, Suryakumar said that the side had backs to their walls and needed to play with pride.
"You can't run away from the fact, to be very honest, Mumbai Indians is not known to be in such positions. But at the end of the day, it's just a game, part of the game, you have to put your chin up, play the game for why you love it, and put your hands up. Have that pride and enjoy the game," the stand-in captain said.
JOSH INGLIS RETURNS FOR LSG
Like Mumbai, Lucknow Super Giants made a host of changes as well. LSG brought in Josh Inglis and handed a debut middle-order batter Akshat Raghuvanshi today.
Josh Inglis, who was released by Punjab Kings, was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for a hefty Rs 8.60 crore. Inglis had earlier informed Punjab that he would be unavailable for the IPL, only to later reverse his decision.
Both Lucknow and Sunrisers Hyderabad went hard for his signature at the auction, with LSG eventually winning the bidding war.
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The Wankhede Stadium erupted at the toss when it was announced that Rohit Sharma would return to the Mumbai Indians line-up on Monday, May 4. Sharma, who had retired hurt midway through the team’s match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 12, made his comeback against the Lucknow Super Giants.
Stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav confirmed the decision, which was greeted with a loud cheer from the crowd. Suryakumar also revealed that Hardik Pandya was not part of the playing XI due to illness. MI later revealed in a statement that the captain was dealing with back spasms.
MI vs LSG, IPL 2026: Updates | Scorecard
Mumbai Indians, currently placed ninth on the points table, are playing a must-win game against Lucknow. With just two wins from nine matches, Mumbai need to win every remaining game if they are to keep their playoff hopes alive.
MUMBAI INDIANS XI vs LSG
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Deepak Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Raghu Sharma
Impact Sub: Rohit Sharma
Mumbai Indians made key changes their line-up on Monday. While Rohit Sharma returned to the line-up, the franchise decided to rest Hardik Pandya and drop fast-bowler Trent Boult. The New Zealand pacer has not found the same success in the powerplay this season, which promoted MI to bring in Corbin Bosch, who is adept at hitting the hard lengths and bowling searing yorkers at 140 kmph.
Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first against LSG. Surya said that the weather conditions should help out the chasing teams today. Talking about the current position that MI find themselves in, Suryakumar said that the side had backs to their walls and needed to play with pride.
"You can't run away from the fact, to be very honest, Mumbai Indians is not known to be in such positions. But at the end of the day, it's just a game, part of the game, you have to put your chin up, play the game for why you love it, and put your hands up. Have that pride and enjoy the game," the stand-in captain said.
JOSH INGLIS RETURNS FOR LSG
Like Mumbai, Lucknow Super Giants made a host of changes as well. LSG brought in Josh Inglis and handed a debut middle-order batter Akshat Raghuvanshi today.
Josh Inglis, who was released by Punjab Kings, was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants for a hefty Rs 8.60 crore. Inglis had earlier informed Punjab that he would be unavailable for the IPL, only to later reverse his decision.
Both Lucknow and Sunrisers Hyderabad went hard for his signature at the auction, with LSG eventually winning the bidding war.
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