Why Ravi Shastri is Not Doing Toss in the MI vs LSG Match?

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians are facing Lucknow Super Giants in a do-or-die game at the Wankhede Stadium. While the performance of both teams have been under the scanner this season, something else caught the eye of the viewers.

Veteran commentator Ravi Shastri, who has been a massive present in this edition's IPL, didn't do the toss. It is to be noted that Shastri was present at almost every toss of MI's matches this season.

Why Ravi Shastri is Not Doing Toss in MI vs LSG Match?

There is no official confirmation why Ravi Shastri did not do the toss in this particular match. He was seen doing the pre-match analysis in the studio with the official broadcaster, Star Sports.

While he wasn't present at the toss, Shastri is likely to be in the commentary box for the MI vs LSG IPL 2026 match. He will be accompanied by some of the iconic voices in the world of cricket.

Shastri's voice has been a centre of attraction during the ongoing season of Indian Premier League. The strong voice is something that makes Ravi Shastri commentary quite famous amongst the fans, especially during the toss.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field first in this match. MI skipper Hardik Pandya missed this game due to back spasm and as a result, Suryakumar Yadav stepped in as the stand-in captain.

Ravi Shastri's Emergence as Iconic Commentator

Ravi Shastri is arguably one of the best cricket commentators going around. He has been present in the commentary box for more than the last two decades. He has been constant during every IPL season.

Meanwhile, the IPL commentators panel has some of the brightest names in this world, who help in making this tournament a successful one. All of these remained the world-class cricketers during their playing days and are now serving the game in the best possible way.

With some of the most important matches coming up, Shastri is likely to return back to the toss, where he is at his best. His voice gives a high-voltage IPL match into a fan favorite.