Here's Why Rohit Sharma Has Been Benched in Mumbai Indians Vs Lucknow:

Team India's captain and Mumbai Indians star player Rohit Sharma has been benched in today's match of Mumbai Indians against Lucknow Supergiants. The star batter is said to be hit on the knee in nets. Rohit Sharma is struggling with his poor form in IPL and has scored just 21 runs so far in 3 matches. 

Hardik Pandya at toss said, "Rohit was hit on the knee during practice . He is missing out." Will Jacks will open for Mumbai Indians with Ryan Rickelton and Tilak Verma will be their impact player as they have opted to field first. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik has also shared update on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah when he was asked about him. He said Bumrah will be back soon. 

Mumbai Indians have managed to win only one match out of the three matches. They will face Lucknow today in their home and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede on 7th April.

Playing XI: 

Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan

Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur, Trent Boult