IPL 2026: ‘Lafda ho gaya na’- R Ashwin’s cheeky reply on Rohit Sharma rift rumours
Ravichandran Ashwin playfully addressed fan speculation about a rift with Rohit Sharma after missing the LSG vs MI IPL 2026 clash. He clarified his absence was due to prior commentary commitments and travel, not any personal issue. Ashwin lauded Rohit's spectacular 84-run innings, despite the match's limited impact on both teams' playoff hopes.
Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin may have stepped away from international cricket and the Indian Premier League, but he remains closely connected to the game through commentary and his growing presence as a digital analyst. From pre-match breakdowns to post-match reviews on his YouTube channel, Ashwin continues to offer detailed insights, often becoming part of the conversation around key performances. However, his absence from analysing the Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians clash in IPL 2026 did not go unnoticed.
The game itself was headlined by a vintage knock from Rohit Sharma, who returned from injury in style, smashing 84 off 44 balls to lead Mumbai’s charge in a high-scoring encounter. Fans were quick to point out that Ashwin had not spoken about Rohit’s innings, prompting a light-hearted question during one of his shows. The anchor jokingly asked whether there was any issue between the two.
“Fans are saying you come and analyse RCB, Virat Kohli's game but Rohit Sharma played such a fine knock after so long. You ignored him. Kuch hua hai kya aapka Rohit se?
(did something happen between you and Rohit),” Ashwin was asked. Ashwin responded with humour, saying, “Haan thoda lafda ho gaya na (Yes, I had a bit of a tussle). ” He quickly clarified the situation, dismissing any speculation and explaining the real reason behind missing the game.