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NDTV
11-06-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Sourav Ganguly Slams BCCI's Team Selection For England Tests: "Not The Player Who..."
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly was not in favour of excluding Shreyas Iyer for the upcoming Test series against England. Shreyas has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in the past year and he emerged as the top-scorer for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. In the absence of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Shreyas was suggested as a top contender for the middle-order but he did not find a spot in the final squad. Ganguly believes that Shreyas should have been picked based on his current form and he is not "the player who got left out". 'He has been playing at his best in the last one year, and should have been in this team. Last one year has been fantastic for him. He isn't the player who got left out. He is now scoring under pressure, taking responsibility, playing the short ball well. Although Test cricket's different, I would have had him in this series to see what he can do," Ganguly told RevSportz. Meanwhile, teenage fast bowler Eddie Jack has been "invited to practise" with England's senior team ahead of the first Test against India after producing impressive efforts for the Lions against India A in the two four-day games, according to a report. India begin their new World Test Championship cycle taking on England in a five-match series beginning with the first match at Headingley from June 20. The 19-year-old Hampshire seamer caught the selectors' attention by dismissing India batter KL Rahul, who had scored a century in the first innings, during their drawn second unofficial Test in Northampton. Standing at 6-foot-4, Jack has "impressed" England Lion's coaching group, including Andrew Flintoff, Mark Wood and Graeme Swann, The Times, London, reported. Jack, who is yet to make his County Championship debut for Hampshire, has played two first-class matches -- both against India A -- and represented England U-19s earlier this year in South Africa. He also took five wickets last month in a warm-up game against Zimbabwe, while playing for a combined counties XI. In Northampton, Jack regularly beat the bat of India Test stars, including Nitish Reddy and Dhruv Jurel. He eventually dismissed Jurel, who was the player of the match in the Ranchi Test against England in 2022, and returned with figures of 2/71 in the second innings.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Jay Thakkar Reunites with Shreyas Talpade in Kapkapiii: 'We've Come So Far'
Actor Jay Thakkar, who recently appeared in the family drama Bhool Chuk Maaf and the horror-comedy Kapkapiii, is enjoying a career high that feels deeply personal and symbolic. Among the highlights of this milestone moment is his reunion with actor Shreyas Talpade, nearly a decade after their first collaboration. 'Looking back to our first project together, I was a young protagonist in an episode of Savdhaan India: Maharashtra Fight Back Now, and Shreyas was the host,' Jay recalls. 'That episode aired on June 20, 2015. Fast-forward 10 years, and here we are sharing the screen as co-actors in Kapkapiii. It felt like destiny aligning with years of hard work.' In Kapkapiii, Jay stars alongside Shreyas Talpade in what he describes as a creatively fulfilling experience. 'Working with Shreyas again, this time as co-actors, was one of the most joyful and creatively rewarding periods of my career,' says Jay. 'It was effortless. Natural. Like picking up a conversation we started years ago.' Reflecting on what he admires most about his co-star, Jay says, 'Shreyas has a rare combination of impeccable comic timing and genuine kindness. He can elevate a scene with just a look or a shift in tone.' But it's a deeply personal gesture that stands out most for Jay. 'On my birthday, he danced, cheered, and even helped me record audition tapes. That day felt more like a celebration of brotherhood than just another shoot.' Jay credits Shreyas with playing a quiet but powerful role in his recent success. 'He recorded my audition tape for Gullak Season 4 on set and gently coached me to refine my performance. I got selected for the role of Suryanarayan, and it's all thanks to him. That act reminded me that true mentorship isn't always loud. It shows up in silent acts of belief and support. His humility, despite his stature, continues to inspire me.' With both Bhool Chuk Maaf and Kapkapiii releasing on the same day, Jay says the experience was surreal and sacred. 'To have two theatrical films come out on the same day and be able to celebrate both felt like the culmination of 20 years of silent hustle, auditions, rejections, character-building, heartbreak, and hope. That night, I was deeply emotional. It was more than just a professional win. It was a personal triumph.' From a child actor in episodic TV to playing nuanced roles in back-to-back theatrical releases, Jay Thakkar's journey is one of resilience, evolution, and brotherhood, with a little help from stars like Shreyas Talpade along the way.
India.com
08-06-2025
- Sport
- India.com
He Should Have Slapped Me...: Shashank Singh Breaks Silence On Shreyas Iyers Angry Reaction After Qualifier 2 Of IPL 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh has opened up on Shreyas Iyer's angry reaction after his run-out in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Ahmedabad. PBKS skipper Iyer played a fantastic knock (87 not out off 41) as his team chased down the target of 204 in 19 overs against Mumbai Indians. However, Shreyas Iyer got extremely furious at Shashank Singh for his lazy running, which led to his run out at a crucial stage of the game. Recently, Shashank said that PBKS skipper should've slapped him. He also revealed that even his father didn't speak to him till the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which Punjab Kings lost by six runs. "I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn't speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn't expect this from you but later he took me out for dinner," Shashank told the Indian Express. Shashank has also hailed Iyer's captaincy, saying that there is no better skipper than Shreyas in current times in world cricket. "Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket. He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say, Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestion during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it's the right advice, he will take it. It's rare," he said. When it comes to his performance in the IPL 2025 final, the 33-year-old remained unbeaten on 61 off 30. However, it wasn't good enough as PBKS lost to RCB by six runs. During that innings, the right-hander missed a couple of easy full tosses, including one in the final over. "I had done my calculation of the last two overs, Bhuvi likes to bowl yorkers so I had planned to get at least 16-17 runs from him. My calculation was that in the last over our target should be 24 runs in 6 balls. I got only 13 from Bhuvi's over though, so the final over runs needed was 30," said Shashank. "Mentally, my mind was ready to get a first ball yorker from Hazelwood. So I had positioned myself but I never anticipated a full toss one, that too on my thigh pad. Now I feel, if I would have connected it, even if I got it on the handle of the bat, I would have got maximum, because the fine-leg was near. I was hoping for a wide from him but it never came. When I saw the scoreboard stating the last ball needed 12 runs, I knew it's all over. People appreciated my batting wherever I have gone but all are reminding me of that one full toss miss. Mujhe bahut bura laga. The ball was on my hip, square leg was up, I just had to get that bat in which I couldn't. From hotel to airport to ground to home, everyone had that one point 'bhaiyya woh ball mar dete bas'," he added.
News18
08-06-2025
- Sport
- News18
'Shreyas Iyer Should've Slapped Me, I Was...': Shashank Singh Admits Runout Error
Last Updated: Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh has admitted that Shreyas Iyer 'should have slapped him' for his casual running between the wickets against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Punjab Kings (PBKS)'s vice-captain Shashank Singh said on Sunday that he deserved not only to be shouted at but also a slap from skipper Shreyas Iyer for his 'casual' running between the wickets against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the second Qualifier of IPL 2025. He also revealed that Shreyas took him out to dinner afterwards. Shreyas led PBKS' stellar chase in the knockout match, scoring an unbeaten 87 off 41 to help chase a record 204 against MI. But the win became more difficult for him to achieve than it should have been when Shashank got run out for 2 in the 17th over by being lethargic off the blocks and not putting his best effort. In the post-match handshakes, Shreyas was seen hurling abuses at Shashank, which led to severe criticism of him on social media. 'I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn't speak to me till the finals," Shashank told The Indian Express. 'I was casual, I was walking on the beach not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn't expect this from you but later he took me out for dinner," he added. PBKS qualified for the final by beating MI but couldn't win their first title, losing to Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final in Ahmedabad. 'Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket. He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say, Shreyas has an attitude. The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill bandaa. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestion during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it's the right advice, he will take it. It's rare," Shashank said. He finished the season as the second-highest scorer for PBKS with 341 runs and a strike rate of 153. First Published:
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Shashank Singh breaks silence on being scolded by Shreyas Iyer after Qualifier 2 in IPL: 'He should have slapped me'
Punjab Kings batter Shashank Singh broke his silence on being scolded by skipper Shreyas Iyer after Qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Shreyas hurled a mouthful towards Shashank after the latter was run out at a crucial stage in the game. Shreyas might have taken the team over the line, but he didn't forget the casual effort from Shashank, which resulted in the team losing a crucial wicket. After Qualifier 2 came to an end, the cameras caught Shreyas hurling a mouthful towards Shashank, asking him not to 'show his face.' The Punjab Kings captain also used a few expletives. When Shreyas expressed his fury, Shashank did not say anything as he marched ahead quietly. Speaking to the Indian Express, Shashank owned up to his mistake, revealing that even his father did not speak to him until the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), which Punjab Kings lost by six runs. "I deserve it, Iyer should have slapped me, my father didn't speak to me till the finals. I was casual, I was walking on the beach not even in the garden. It was a crucial time, Shreyas was clear that I didn't expect this from you but later he took me out for dinner,' said Shashank. Shashank Singh, who finished the IPL 2025 season as the second-highest run-getter for Punjab Kings with 341 runs at a strike rate of 153, was also full of praise for Shreyas, saying there is no captain better than him. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer hurls expletives, gives Shashank Singh a mouthful 'Whatever I have spoken to others and seen, there is no better captain than him in current times in world cricket. He gives us freedom, he treats everyone equally. No one will say, Shreyas has an attitude,' said Shashank. 'The youngsters in the dressing room find him to be a chill banda. Shreyas is the only captain, who has told us that if anyone has any suggestion during the game, he can come and convey it to him. If he feels it's the right advice, he will take it. It's rare,' he added. Shashank Singh played an unbeaten knock of 61 runs off 30 balls with the help of 3 fours and 6 sixes in the final against RCB, but his effort wasn't enough as the Rajat Patidar-led side won the contest by six runs. Punjab Kings needed 42 runs off the final two overs. Shashank gave it his all, but in the end, it was a classic case of so close but yet so far. 'I had done my calculation of the last two overs, Bhuvi likes to bowl yorkers so I had planned to get atleast 16-17 runs from him. My calculation was that in the last over our target should be 24 runs in 6 balls," said Shashank. "I got only 13 from Bhuvi's over though, so the final over runs needed was 30,' Singh recalls of those tense moments. He knew that in the next six balls he had to connect them all enough to max out. Had he done it, it would have been a miracle but calculation don't always work out, he added. After the IPL 22025 came to an end, the cameras picked up Shashank in tears as he was unable to get the job done and take PBKS to their maiden IPL title win.
