Match 16 of the Indian Premier League is underway at the Ekana Stadium between the Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants. Winning the toss, MI skipper Hardik Pandya opted to field first, calling Lucknow batters to open the game.
However, in a surprising development for Mumbai Indians fans, Rohit Sharma will not be part of the playing XI in the team’s clash against Lucknow. Rohit who is reportedly to be injured has been kept away from the match and is under medical supervision to recover early. Although the injury is not reported to be serious, the former Captain has been rested for this match and is expected to return in their next fixture.
However, the injury remains minor, but tension for the Mumbai Indians is higher, as now the team management faces confusion over who will open for the Mumbai Indians against Lucknow in place of Rohit Sharma. Rohit has been a consistent opener for the franchise for over a decade and has performed impressively for the team, being the most successful captain and player.
Will Jacks to open for MI’s Innings for MI vs LSG IPL 2025 Clash
With Rohit’s absence in the match as a player in the playing XI and also in the Impact player substitute, the focus now shifts to the team management’s decision on who will step up to open alongside Ryan Rickelton, the young South African wicketkeeper-batter. With Mumbai’s team composition for today’s match, it might be possible that Will Jacks could be the opener along with Ryan.
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England all-rounder Will Jacks is the most suitable player to open for Mumbai today. He could be in the top two potential opening partners for Mumbai’s batting order, along with Ryan Rickelton, during Rohit Sharma’s resting period. Jacks, who is known for his aggressive play and attacking style, is expected to bring the early momentum for MI’s innings, partnering with Rickelton. The English all-rounder can inject the much-needed firepower at the top, helping Mumbai Indians set a solid pace right from the start.
