Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin He may have moved away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through his growing presence as a commentator and digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to provide detailed insights, often being part of conversations about key performances. However, his absence from analyzing the Lucknow Supergiants Vs Mumbai Indians The clash in IPL 2026 did not go unnoticed. The game was headlined by a vintage knock-off Rohit Sharmawho returned from injury in style, led Mumbai’s charge in a high-scoring contest with 84 off 44 balls. Fans were quick to point out that Ashwin didn’t talk about Rohit’s innings, prompting a light-hearted question during one of his shows. The anchor sarcastically asked if there was any problem between the two. Fans are asking you to come and analyze RCB. Virat KohliBut Rohit Sharma played such a good innings after such a long time. You ignored it. Has something happened to you Rohit? (Did something happen between you and Rohit),” asked Ashwin. Ashwin jokingly replied, “Haan kathti lapda ho gaya na (Yes, I had a bit of a fight).” He immediately clarified the situation, dismissing any speculation and giving the real reason for missing the game. “Whatever you say, if I have a quarrel with someone, I will not keep it to myself. Please understand me and be kind to me too. I did commentary continuously for two days and then traveled, came home and slept at night,” he explained. Despite missing out on the early analysis, Ashwin was very appreciative of Rohit’s innings. “Rohit Sharma played a very good innings. The way he hit. Awish Khan For extra cores beyond six, put it in a loop, and watch it 1,000 times. what a shot. He also hit Manimaran Siddharth for a six over the bowler. But LSG and MI have no scene in this IPL. Mumbai have nothing to prove. They just have to prove themselves. But even against LSG, he was in trouble with the ball. So, let’s see if they can do better from here,” he said. Rohit in the field and Ryan Rickelton Put on a dominant display for Mumbai Indians. The duo combined for an opening stand of 143, with Rickelton hitting 83 off just 32 balls, as MI chased down Lucknow’s 5/228 in 18.4 overs to win by six wickets. The victory, however, does little to change the bigger picture for either side. Mumbai Indians now have three wins from 10 matches and are sitting on six points, while Lucknow Supergiants are at the bottom with four points from nine matches. With the race for the playoffs tight, both teams are now almost out of contention in IPL 2026.
