Mumbai Indians fans are holding their breath as captain Rohit Sharma awaits the results of an MRI scan on a suspected hamstring injury. The 38-year-old star was forced to retire hurt after scoring a brisk 19 runs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, casting a shadow over his availability for the crucial upcoming clash against Punjab Kings this Thursday.

The injury occurred during a tense moment at the Wankhede Stadium. After receiving treatment from the physio, Rohit bravely faced one more delivery before walking off the field, a sight that immediately raised concerns. With the team having lost three of its first four matches, Rohit's leadership and explosive batting at the top of the order are more vital than ever for MI's campaign.

While teammate Sherfane Rutherford confirmed the uncertainty post-match, sources indicate the scan results will be decisive. An unfavorable outcome could see the iconic batsman sidelined for multiple games. Having just celebrated 15 years with the franchise, Rohit's potential absence would be a significant blow, testing the squad's depth and resilience as they look to climb the IPL table.