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an hour ago
- Sport
- NDTV
"Sarfaraz Khan Has Not...": Shreyas Iyer's Test Comeback Hopes Vanquished, Brutal Reality Check Given
Former India cricketer and reputed pundit Aakash Chopra has ruled out the possibility of Shreyas Iyer being considered for India's Test team anytime soon. Shreyas has made himself an automatic selection for Team India in ODI cricket, and was even their highest run-scorer during the victorious Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. The 30-year-old also enjoyed a good domestic season and IPL 2025. However, Chopra stated that his turn has not yet come in red-ball cricket. In fact, Chopra stated that there are several other batters, such as Sarfaraz Khan, waiting-in-line ahead of Shreyas when it comes to Test selection. "There aren't many issues with the Indian batting, as it is. Besides, Shreyas Iyer won't get a chance now. Many others haven't gotten a chance either," Chopra stated, speaking on his YouTube channel. "If you think about it, Karun Nair has only just gotten his chance. Sarfaraz Khan hasn't been given a shot. Dhruv Jurel is waiting on the sidelines. If he cannot even get among those who are in the waiting line, then how can he be considered for selection?" Chopra said. Chopra further said that Shreyas will have to wait for his turn in Test cricket. "I know he had a good first-class season. He had a good IPL, taking Punjab Kings to the final. He did well in white-ball cricket, but his time will come in Tests. He will have to wait just a little bit," Chopra added. Shreyas enjoyed a superlative cricket season ahead of India's tour of England. Iyer made 480 runs in just seven innings in Ranji Trophy 2024/25, at an average of 68.57 and an impressive strike rate of over 90. In IPL 2025, Shreyas went one step better, justifying his RS 26.75 crore price tag and leading Punjab Kings to the final. He enjoyed his best IPL season with the bat, slamming 604 runs in 17 matches. However, the likes of Sarfaraz Khan have not managed to make it to the Test squad despite performing well in limited opportunities. In just six Tests, Sarfaraz has three half-centuries and a best score of 150. Sarfaraz has also impressed playing for India A in England. He slammed a knock of 92 for India A against England Lions in the first practice match, before going on to smash a century in Team India's intra-squad match, where pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was also in the bowling attack.
News18
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Shikhar Dhawan's Untold Story: Girlfriend, Roommate Trouble & Rohit Sharma
In a candid and shocking revelation, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan shares a never-heard-before story from the 2006 India A tour to Australia. In his autobiography "The One: Cricket, My Life and More", Dhawan recalls how his personal life intertwined with cricket, revealing he used to sneak his ex-girlfriend into the hotel room he shared with none other than Rohit Sharma. From breaking curfew rules to disturbing Rohit's sleep, Dhawan opens up about this wild chapter in his early career. and subscribe to our channel and never miss a to CricketNext YouTube channel to never miss a video: CricketNext on Facebook: CricketNext on Twitter: CricketNext on Instagram: :
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17 hours ago
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When Shikhar Dhawan's secret romance in hotel room he shared with Rohit Sharma kept him awake: ‘She was very...'
In his recently released autobiography The One: Cricket, My Life and More, Shikhar Dhawan pulls the curtain back on a lesser-known chapter from his early cricketing days. From what he shares, his 2006 India A tour to Australia saw him begin a romance in secret, one that quickly drew the ire of his roommate, Rohit Sharma. At the time, both players were still vying for spots in the national team. A secret affair begins in Darwin Dhawan states that their story began at Darwin Airport, where he spotted the striking brunette with sharp features in the immigration queue. He refers to the woman as Ellen throughout the autobiography, though this is not her real name. After a brief exchange of smiles, the two introduced themselves, swapped contact information, and started meeting frequently. No doubt about it, they were completely in sync right off the bat. 'She was very beautiful, and suddenly I was in love again,' Dhawan wrote. Convinced she was 'the one,' he began inviting her to post-match parties, and soon, he started 'smuggling her' into his hotel room—the same room he was sharing with Rohit Sharma. The distraction came at a cost. Though Dhawan began the tour well, including a half-century in a practice match, his focus shifted as his off-field romance deepened. 'After every game, I would go over to meet up with Ellen,' he admitted, adding that Rohit, increasingly annoyed, would mutter, 'Will you let me sleep?' in frustration. Caught in the act and off the selector's radar The explosive romance did not stay hidden for long. Dhawan and his girlfriend were spotted walking hand-in-hand through the hotel lobby one evening by a senior national selector. 'It didn't even occur to me that I should let go of her hand, because to me, we were committing no crime,' he wrote. The news spread quickly among teammates, raising eyebrows about his professionalism. Dhawan acknowledged that had he maintained form throughout the tour, he might have 'made it to the senior Indian side.' Instead, his performances dipped, and the opportunity slipped. Though the relationship did not last, Dhawan went on to create an incredibly formidable international career. He's played 34 Tests for India, with 68 T20 Internationals, and 167 One Day Internationals under his belt.
NDTV
18 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Virat Kohli Connection In Vaibhav Suryavanshi Madness For India vs England, 48 In 19 Balls In U19 ODI
Vaibhav Suryavanshi slammed a 19-ball 48 as India U19 thrashed England U19 by six wickets in the 1st Youth ODI at Hove on Friday. Suryavanshi, who was wearing no. 18 on his back, a number synonymous with India great Virat Kohli, slammed five sixes and three fours as India A chased down a target of 175 with 26 overs to spare. Suryavanshi had given India A a flying start in the chase, with the visitors crossing the 70-run mark in the 8th over. Suryavanshi was dismissed by Ralphie Albert in the same over. VAIBHAV SURYAVANSHI MADNESS..!! - Smashed 48 runs in just 19 balls. - With 3 fours and 5 sixes. — Sports Culture (@SportsCulture24) June 27, 2025 Earlier, England captain Thomas Rew won the toss and opted to bat at the County Ground in Brighton. Rocky Flintoff, son of England great Andrew Flintoff, top-score with a composed 56 off 90 balls while Isaac Mohammed hit a quickfire 42 (28). Kanishk Chouhan was the pick of the bowlers for India U19 as he took 3/20 while Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel and RS Ambrish all took a couple each. England made 174 all out in 42.2 overs. India U19 now lead 1-0 in the three-match series. The second and third matches will be played on June 30 and July 2 at Northampton. The fourth and fifth One-Dayers are scheduled for July 5 and 7 in Worcester. Following the white-ball series, the team will play two multi-day matches. The first will take place from July 12 to 15 in Beckenham, and the second will be held from July 20 to 23 in Chelmsford.
India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Shikhar Dhawan Reveals He Smuggled Girlfriend Into Room Shared with Rohit Sharma; Know Hitman's Hilarious Reaction
Shikhar Dhawan, known for his lively and charismatic personality both on and off the field, recently made a candid revelation about his personal life. The former India opener, who has always been known for his fearless approach to life, shared an intriguing story from his India A tour to Australia back in 2006. In his autobiography, Dhawan opened up about a romantic relationship he had during the tour and how he used to sneak his girlfriend, whom he referred to as Ellen (a pseudonym), into the hotel room he was sharing with Rohit Sharma. He even shared the reaction of the "Hitman" to the situation. It was part of his memoir titled 'The One: Cricket, My Life and More' "She was very beautiful, and suddenly I was in love again! I thought to myself, 'She is the one for me, and I am going to marry her,'" Dhawan wrote in his autobiography, as quoted by Sportstar. Dhawan went on to explain that his tour was going well, as he had started with a half-century in a practice match. After every game, he would go to meet Ellen, and soon, he began bringing her into his hotel room with Rohit. Naturally, this led to some light-hearted complaints from his roommate. "I started with a half-century in a practice game, and my tour was progressing well. After every game, I would go over to meet up with Ellen (not her real name) and I soon started smuggling her into my hotel room which I was sharing with Rohit Sharma. Now and then, he would complain in Hindi. 'Will you let me sleep?' However, it wasn't long before their relationship became the talk of the team. One evening, when Dhawan and Ellen went to dinner together, their hand-in-hand appearance in the lobby caught the attention of the entire squad. A senior national selector, who was also traveling with the team, spotted them, which caused a bit of a stir. "It didn't even occur to me that I should let go of her hand, because to me, we were committing no crime," Dhawan shared. "There was a good chance that if I had performed consistently on that Australia tour, I would have made it to the senior Indian side, but my performance kept dipping." Dhawan, who made his mark in all formats of the game, has played 34 Tests, 167 ODIs, and 68 T20Is for India. His most successful format was ODIs, where he scored 6,793 runs at an average of 44.11, including 17 centuries and 39 half-centuries. In Tests, Dhawan averaged 40.61, amassing 2,315 runs, with 7 centuries and 5 half-centuries to his name
