The Mumbai Indians would be on the quest for a replacement opener in Rohit’s probable absence for the next few games, and Will Jacks could be a natural fit for the role.
Mumbai Indians started their campaign in IPL 2026, ending a long jinx of over 13 seasons with a win in their opening game of the competition. However, they could not keep up their promising form, as they went on to lose three of their next games.
Mumbai, despite some splendid efforts with the bat, could not win the matches, as their bowling failed on multiple occasions. MI are now in the ninth position in the points table, and the Hardik Pandya-led side will have to bounce back to better their chances in the tournament.
Will Jacks’ comeback have been announced by the Mumbai Indians
The Mumbai Indians have one of the most power-packed batting lineups. They have several Indian stars who have batted stunningly, while on the other hand, their overseas contingent, comprising Ryan Rickelton, Quinton de Kock, and Sherfane Rutherford, is a massive positive for them.
Will Jacks, the English all-rounder, has been awaited by the Mumbai Indians fans. However, despite his delayed return, no updates have been handed out on any kind of injury to the superstar all-rounder who played a positive hand during the World Cup.
Will Jacks will be further crucial in the opening role, while reports claim that he is on the way and will join the squad soon. This will be a massive positive for the Mumbai Indians going into the vital clash against the Punjab Kings.
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The MI medical team is assessing Rohit Sharma. The team is waiting to hear from the medical team.
Will Jacks his on his way and will join the squad soon.
— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) April 15, 2026
Will Will Jacks be used as Rohit Sharma’s replacement in MI?
The England opening batsman will be used as the opener, working as a replacement for the Mumbai Indians. MI were largely dependent on Rohit Sharma, the veteran with 6000+ runs in the IPL for the same franchise.
Rohit Sharma suffered a tremendous injury to his hamstring, which made him uncertain for the upcoming games in the competition. He might be ruled out of the upcoming games if his scans do not rate his fitness to the best of his ability.
Rohit’s unavailability has not been confirmed yet, but the reports have claimed a possibility, with the MI medical team currently assessing Rohit, and the franchise is looking at the medical team for a positive response.
Can Rohit Sharma be used as an impact player against PBKS?
In the last season of the IPL in 2025, Rohit Sharma was largely used as an impact player, and head coach Mahela Jayawardene was questioned over the same. The MI coach had revealed that he was managing some injury concerns while keeping him as an impact batter.
This time as well, Rohit’s fielding has been a concern, as maybe for the 38-year-old veteran, it is tough to field for 20 overs alongside batting for a long innings. He has a pivotal role to play with the bat. He can hence be used as an impact player.
MI’s upcoming matches are against the Punjab Kings and the Gujarat Titans scheduled on the 16th and 20th of April.
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