IPL 2026: Fit again, Rohit Sharma likely to open, Gujarat Titans face middle-order muddle
Updated On: 20 April, 2026 10:44 AM IST | Ahmedabad | Sunil K Vaidya
Rohit’s early arrival at the nets boosts his chances of returning for MI’s crucial tie, but final call will be taken today as hosts continue to lean on their top-order batters

Rohit Sharma during MI’s training session in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Pic/PTI
Rohit Sharma came to the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium almost 90 minutes before the team arrived for the pre-match nets on Sunday, but his inclusion in the Mumbai Indians playing XI will be decided only on the morning of the match against Gujarat Titans on Monday.
Rohit did some range-hitting against support staff and some net bowlers provided by the Gujarat Cricket Association and looked fit to get going. However, Paras Mhambrey, the MI bowling coach, told reporters that the T20 World Cup-winning India captain will be evaluated by the medical team and coach Mahela Jayawardene before a decision is taken about his inclusion in the side.

