'We’re excited': Kieron Pollard gives a major update on Rohit Sharma's injury
IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma and Kieron Pollard near records as they face KKR
Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma has missed out on the fourth consecutive game in the on-going IPL after suffering a hamstring injury during MI’s match against KXIP earlier this month.
Despite skipper's absence, Mumbai has dominated the season and is the only team to qualify this season. After a thumping victory over Delhi Capitals, their interim captain Pollard gave a major update on Sharma's injury.
"Rohit is getting better and he’s getting there. Hopefully he’ll be back soon, we’re excited," Pollard said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Earlier, BCCI had given an update on the current situation surrounding Rohit and his injury.
Also read:IPL 2020: Ishan steals the show as Mumbai Indians complete dominating win against Delhi Capitals
)
Scientists raise alarm for US and Canada, warn of 100-foot tsunami that will alter geography for centuries
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
These 5 countries have fighter jets, but no pilots to fly them
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Before Special Ops 2 releases, watch Kay Kay Menon's 7 best movies on JioHotstar, Netflix and more
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Do fighter jets have toilets? Here’s how pilots manage hunger and hygiene in the sky
)
511 billion barrels of oil discovered in Antarctica can trigger World War. Here's how
)
Scientists stumbled upon four pitch-black eggs 20,000 feet below ocean. They turned out to be...
)
Boeing reaches hush-hush deal with 737 MAX plane crash victim's kin, as Air India crash probe reveals THIS
)
Aura farming: An Indonesian kid made some cool moves during a boat race, and internet is dancing
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
From Rafael Nadal to Pete Sampras: 5 tennis players with most men's singles grand slams
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
Only this fighter jet could land in Delhi's Connaught Place
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
From Mark Boucher to MS Dhoni: Top 5 best wicket-keepers in cricket history
)
The ultimate aerial powerhouses revealed: Meet the top 10 best fighter jets in the world for 2025
)
'Damage to equipment, structures': Iran's missile attack on US air base in Qatar caused damage, confirms Pentagon
&im=FitAndFill=(700,400))
From Viv Richards to Don Bradman: 5 players fastest to score 5000 runs in Tests, only one Indian in list
"Rohit will be assessed tomorrow and a call will be taken after that on whether he is good to go. As is the case with hamstring injuries, the real challenge is the sprints and the acceleration and deceleration process will be the focus to understand if he has recovered fully or will need a little more time," the functionary told news agency ANI.
The functionary explained, in a hamstring injury, which isn’t a Grade II tear, a player can walk or even play normal shots but the problem is during quick sprints and running between the wickets.
"See, when you have a hamstring injury which isn't a Grade II tear, you wouldn't have a problem walking or playing normal shots. The area of concern is quick sprints or as you say running between the wickets.
"The hamstring muscles come into play when a person needs to suddenly run a quick single or needs to stop fast and turn at the non-striker's end for a double. While you accelerate at the beginning of the sprint, you decelerate when you need to stop and turn.
This is when the focus is 100 per cent on the functionality of the hamstring muscles. So, if you have recovered completely, you wouldn't have an issue in either acceleration or deceleration."
The Indian team is expected to reach Sydney, Australia on November 12 and Rohit could still cut the all-important tour if he recovers from the injury blow.