His back is not a matter of concern anymore but Hardik Pandya on Sunday made it clear that he won't resume bowling until at least the ICC T20 World Cup close in on the knockouts
In terms of numbers, India have an all-win record against their arch-rivals in the T20 World Cup since its inception in 2007
Captaining the side with Kohli only taking the field to bowl, Rohit showed sublime touch alongside opening partner Rahul as India chased down Australia's 152 for five in 17.5 overs
Rohit, who is leading the side in the warm-up game against Australia as Virat Kohli has been rested, said the team needs a sixth bowler during the showpiece.
At the toss, captain Kohli said that KL Rahul will open for India in this World Cup, and the right-hander displayed his class at the top with scintillating 24-ball 54 and provided India fiery start
Kapil Dev has opined that all-rounder Hardik Pandya not bowling will not impact Team India's chances. However, he added that it will affect the "combination and the options" for Virat Kohli
Hardik Pandya's form and few batting slots will be foremost on Virat Kohli's mind as India look to make the most of two T20 World Cup warm-up matches starting with a game against England on Monday.
MI has made two changes in its playing 11, bringing in Krunal Pandya and Piyush Chawla for Saurabh Tiwary and Jayant Yadav. Check SRH vs MI live toss and playing 11 updates here
Mumbai might bring some changes in its bowling department given Sharjah's wicket is low and slow. Check Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians playing 11 and live toss updates here
Mumbai Indians has also made one change, Jayant Yadav comes in for Rahul Chahar. Check Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals playing 11 and toss result here
Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya has revealed that after being hit by Punjab Kings' bowler Mohammed Shami, things changed for him and he decided to finish off the game in the IPL 2021 encounter
Another loss could make it really tough for Mumbai to make it to the playoffs so the pressure would be on the Rohit-led side
Iyer (53 off 30), playing his second IPL game, displayed the wide range of his strokes alongside Rahul Tripathi (74 not out off 42) to enable KKR to chase MI's modest total of 155 for six
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is "close to playing" but Mumbai Indians won't rush him back as the franchise is also keeping in mind the needs of the Indian team while managing his workload
Hardik Pandya was kept out of the IPL game against Chennai Super Kings as a precautionary measure as he had a little niggle, said Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene
Chasing 157, Mumbai Indians could manage only 136 for 8 in their chase. Check MI vs CSK full scorecard and highlights here
Rohit Sharma is going through a fitness test ahead of toss. Check CSK vs MI live toss and playing 11 updates here
BCCI secretary Jay Shah reveals that Dhoni agreed to be mentor for T20 WC only and captain (Virat Kohli) and vice captain (Rohit Shamra) and everyone have also agreed
In a low scoring match, India managed to put 132 runs, Sri Lanka looked in trouble but managed to clinch a victory
India cricket team will take on Sri Lanka at R Premadasa stadium for the first T20 match. Catch all the live updates here