MI vs CSK; IPL 2020: Rohit Sharma not Playing against CSK due to Hamstring Injury

23rd October, 2020

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is ruled out for the match against CSK due to Hamstring Strain and Caribbean all-rounder player Kieron Pollard will lead the team in his absence.

Rohit pulled a hamstring during his previous franchise match with Kings XI Punjab stated by Mumbai Indians team management. “Rohit Sharma has suffered left leg hamstring strain during Mumbai Indian’s last outing. Rohit has made good progress over last four days, while the management is taking one day at a time monitoring the recovery process in consultancy with BCCI and Rohit has been advised rest for the match against CSK. Keiron Pollard will lead the team tonight”, said a release from Mumbai Indians.

MI elected to bowl first under the captaincy of Kieron Pollard after winning the toss. “We are gonna bowl first. Don’t expect wicket to change much and hopefully there’s some dew. We want to qualify to the playoffs first and we still have to come out and play good cricket” stand-in captain Pollard said.

Saurabh Tiwary came in place of Rohit Sharma in this match.