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Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene lauded Rohit Sharma’s preparation ahead of their clash against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, saying the veteran right-handed opener had a clear plan and vision to get himself ready for the tournament despite limited competitive cricket in recent months.

In MI’s first game against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium, Rohit smacked a 38-ball 78 and was at his vintage best to show the cricketing world that he still has the skill and mindset to thrive in a high-intensity tournament.

At MI’s practice session at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday, a lean-looking Rohit batted for more than an hour and was practising hard against the bowlers. "Well, I think credit to him, he had a plan and vision obviously. A few of our guys who are in our setup were involved in this training, and one of them wanted to do so. Also, to get to a fitness level that he was comfortable with, he knew what he needed to do.