
Lakshmi Shastri attended the unveiling of the Ravi Shastri Stand at Wankhede Stadium on April 9, 2026. She expressed pride in her son's achievements and recalled watching him play at the stadium. Lakshmi credited Ravi's devotion, dedication, and self-belief for his success in Indian cricket. Her late husband, Dr. Jayadritha Shastri, who passed away in 2007, was unable to witness the honour.