During the IPL 2026 match on April 12 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, senior Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma faced injuries that forced them to exit the game prematurely. Kohli, who scored 50 runs off 38 balls, did not take the field after the first innings due to an ankle injury. Meanwhile, Sharma managed to score 19 runs before suffering a hamstring injury while batting, leading him to retire hurt after just 13 balls. Kohli, who has largely avoided injuries throughout his career, last missed IPL matches in 2017 due to a shoulder issue. Sharma, although he has improved his fitness, has faced more injury challenges. The injuries raise concerns as both players are on the wrong side of 30. Discussions are underway regarding potential replacements for Kohli at the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sharma at the Mumbai Indians (MI), with various options being considered to maintain team balance.