Rohit Sharma, one of the most experienced players in the IPL and the key figure for the Mumbai Indians, is not playing the 16th match of the IPL 2025 against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium. Also, Akash Deep will play his first game for LSG, as he is replacing M. Siddarth in the squad.
Why is Rohit Sharma not playing against LSG?
Captain Hardik Pandya revealed a shocking update at the toss, confirming that Rohit Sharma, who had an ordinary start to IPL 2025, is not playing against LSG due to an injury. As per the captain, Rohit got hit in the knee during the net session and is not available for the match.
At the toss, Hardik said, “Looks like a fresh wicket; not sure how it will play.” Chances of dew also played a part in his decision. MI doesn’t want to talk about the pitch and just wants to “play good cricket.” It is tempting to watch other teams and play in a certain way, but it is important to play sensibly. Rohit got hit in the knee in the nets, and he missed out.
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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss in match 16 of the IPL 2025 against LSG at Ekana Stadium Lucknow and elected to bowl first as most of the teams are doing this season. Raj Angad Bawa is replacing injured Rohit Sharma in the MI squad, while Akash Deep is replacing M Siddarth in the LSG playing XI.
Lucknow Super Giants Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Akash Deep, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Raj Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Vignesh Puthur
