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WATCH: Star player from Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings makes sensational debut, first after Ricky Ponting, David Warner to…
Mitchell Owen celebrates after scoring a fifty on debut vs West Indies in the 1st T20 match in Kingston. (Source: X) Australia came from behind to stun West Indies by three wickets and take a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series at the Sabina Park in Kingston on Monday. The architect of the win was debutant and star cricketer from Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings team – Mitchell Owen. The Tasmanian all-rounder making his international debut, smashed a half-century coming into bat at the number six position and also picked up a crucial wicket of Shai Hope when the Windies batter. Owen put on 80 runs for the 5th wicket off just 40 balls with all-rounder Cameron Green, who notched up 51 off 26 balls. Owen was signed up by PBKS for Rs 3 crore as replacement for injured Glenn Maxwell in the IPL 2025 season. He only played in one match, scoring only 0. WATCH Mitchell Owen's brilliant fifty vs West Indies in 1st T20I match HERE… ' Thrown into the fire on debut, Mitchell Owen delivered a composed 50 (27) to steer Australia through a tricky chase #WIvAUS — FanCode (@FanCode) July 21, 2025 After being sent in to bat and making a flying start, the hosts West Indies were restricted to 189 for 8 after losing four wickets for five runs off the last nine balls. Australian left-arm pacer Ben Dwarshuis returned a career-best figures of 4 for 36 – taking three wickets in four deliveries — Jason Holder blocked a hat-trick ball but was out next delivery. The top four West Indies batters all got starts, with all-rounder Roston Chase smashing 60 from 32 deliveries before he was caught in the deep off Dwarshuis bowling to end a 91-run second-wicket partnership with Shai Hope (55) in the 13th over. Mitchell Owen emulates Ricky Ponting, David Warner's feat Owen, an allrounder who opened the batting for BBL 2025 champions Hobart Hurricanes, became the third Australian after Ricky Ponting and David Warner to score 50 on T20I debut. Ponting had scored 98 not out off 55 balls against New Zealand in 2005 while Warner had scored 89 off 43 balls against South Africa in Melbourne in 2009. He went on to score 50 off 27 balls with 6 sixes before being dismissed by Alzarri Joseph with 15 runs needed to win. 'Firstly happy we got the win — it was nice to contribute. Just nice to be mentioned with those class players,' Owen said after the win. The 23-year-old PBKS all-rounder's first scoring shot was a six straight down the ground off Andre Russell. He also clobbered the last ball of that over for six. Russell was playing in his second-last international match in his career after deciding to retire after the second T20I game vs Australia. Owen hit three sixes in one over from Akeal Hosein that went for 20 runs and included a dropped catch when he was on 26. He also survived a very narrow miss on 42. Owen was at the non-striker's end and was out of his ground when Cameron Green hit a drive straight back down the pitch and it went through spinner Gudakesh Motie's hands and hit the stumps. After a long delay to check with ultra-edge technology, there was no evidence of any touch from Motie and umpires confirmed Owen was not out.
India.com
14-07-2025
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4 Players Punjab Kings Might Release Before IPL 2026 Auction: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell And...
photoDetails english 2931838 Updated:Jul 14, 2025, 07:20 PM IST 1. Glenn Maxwell 1 / 7 Glenn Maxwell was bought by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs. 4.2 crore during the IPL mega auction. PBKS had high expectations from him but he had a disappointing season. The 36-year-old Maxwell scored only 48 runs and picked 4 wickets in seven matches of the IPL 2025 before getting ruled out of the tournament due to a broken finger. It's not for the first that Maxwell has disappointed an IPL team with his performance. He has had only a few good seasons in the IPL so far. Given his disappointing performance, PBKS might consider releasing Maxwell to free up funds and buy a more impactful performer during the IPL 2026 auction. Glenn Maxwell's IPL Record 2 / 7 Glenn Maxwell, who has played for multiple franchises, has scored 2819 runs in 141 IPL matches with an average of 23.88 and strike rate of 155.14 so far. He has picked 41 wickets so far. 2. Lockie Ferguson 3 / 7 Lockie Ferguson, the New Zealand pacer was picked by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs. 2 crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. He performed decently for Punjab Kings with five wickets in four games, before getting ruled out of the IPL 2025 due to a hamstring injury. More than his performance, Punjab Kings might consider releasing Ferguson due to recurring fitness issues. He has had injury issues in the past as well. So PBKS may look for a more dependable overseas pacer during the IPL 2026 auction. Lockie Ferguson's IPL Record 4 / 7 Lockie Ferguson, who is known for his raw pace, has picked 51 wickets in 49 IPL matches with an average of 30.00 and economy rate of 8.97 so far. 3. Marcus Stoinis 5 / 7 Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was picked by Punjab Kings for Rs 11 crore during the mega auction. However, he couldn't perform upto the expectations, scoring just 160 runs in 13 matches and took only one wicket. Given his hefty price and below par performance, Punjab Kings might consider releasing Stoinis and buy a more effective all-rounder during the IPL 2026 auction. Marcus Stoinis' IPL Record 6 / 7 Marcus Stoinis, who is known for his ability to hit big sixes in the death overs, has scored 2026 runs in 109 IPL matches with an average of 28.13 and strike rate of 144.71 so far. He has picked 44 wickets as well. 4. Aaron Hardie 7 / 7 Aaron Hardie, the Australian allrounder, was picked by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for INR 1.25 Crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. However, he didn't play a single game during IPL 2025. With several overseas all-rounders already in the squad, PBKS might consider releasing Hardie before the IPL 2026 auction in order to free up funds and an overseas slot.
India Gazette
06-07-2025
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PBKS star Priyansh Arya speaks on debut IPL, second season of Delhi Premier League
By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Punjab Kings (PBKS) uncapped Indian batter Priyansh Arya, who was brought for a massive Rs 10.6 crores by Outer Delhi Warriors for the second season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL), hailed the competition as a great platform for youngsters to showcase their skills and opened up on his debut, breakout Indian Premier League (IPL) season with PBKS, who ended the tournament this year as runners-up to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Priyansh spoke to ANI amid the auctions for the second session of the competition. Speaking about his maiden DPL season last year with South Delhi Superstarz and the tournament as a whole, Priyansh told ANI, 'This has been a very good journey for me and it will be a very good journey for the youngsters who are coming this time because DPL is a platform where one can show their skills and the whole of India can see that because when it comes on TV, this is a very good platform.' Speaking on his team missing out on the IPL title this year after a six-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Arya said, 'Winners are winners. We could not do it this time, but would try to win it next year.' In 17 matches during his IPL debut, he scored 475 runs at an average of 27.94 with a strike rate of 179.24. He scored a century and two fifties and had the best score of 103. He was the third-highest run-getter for PBKS, and his partnership with Prabhsimran Singh, another uncapped Indian, broke several records and garnered acclaim. Arya, who came into the limelight in the DPL last year, was picked up by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for Rs 3.8 crore in the mega auctions last year. Entering at Rs 30 lakh, he attracted bids from Delhi Capitals and RCB before being picked by PBKS. In the DPL season one, he smashed six sixes in an over during a match and scored 306 runs in 10 matches with two centuries and four fifties, striking at almost 199. Speaking about a potential Indian selection, Arya said that it is not in his hands, but rather in the selectors'. 'So I am concentrating on DPL season two,' he added. Arya had extremely positive memories of his first IPL season, saying that it gave him 'maturity'. 'By working with a coach like Ricky Ponting, captain Shreyas Iyer and senior batter Shashank Singh, my maturity level got higher,' he concluded. (ANI)
India Today
05-07-2025
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Watch: Rishabh Pant sends bat flying and leaves crowd and dressing room in splits
Rishabh Pant proved to be the complete entertainer on Day 4 of the Edgbaston Test as he sent his bat flying and leaving the crowd and the Indian dressing room in splits. The incident occurred in the 34th over as Pant went for a big shot and lost grip of his bat, which went flying. The Indian vice-captain had to go and retrieve the bat as the crowd and the Indian dressing room saw the funny side of things. advertisementThe likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj were shown having a laugh seeing the antics from Pant, who has done this before as well. This happened during this year's IPL during a match between LSG and PBKS in Dharamshala. In that case, Pant lost his wicket but this time around he was saved. You can see the full video below:It's all happening Big swing no ding from Rishabh Pant England Cricket (@englandcricket) July 5, 2025Dinesh Karthik and Stuart Broad, who were on commentary, also commented on things with the former Indian wicketkeeper said that Pant had lit the stadium up. ENG vs IND 2nd Test Day 4 Updates"Pant has lit this stadium alive. He lost his bat and then lost his shape,' said Karthik to Sky Sports. Broad asked the viewers to remain seated for the Pant show as said that nothing can be predicted while the Indian vice-captain is batting. "It's chaos. Don't go anywhere. You can't predict what Pant is going to do. Even he doesn't know!" said Broad. Pant survives two major scaresPant had come out with clear intent in the second innings as he was aiming to get quick runs and extend the lead. Pant hit a boundary and a big six off the third and fourth deliveries he faced and continued the onslaught. However, Zak Crawley dropped Pant while he was batting on 10 and it was a straight-forward chance. Right after sending his bat flying, Pant almost lost his wicket as he sent a leading edge towards Chris Woakes, whose diving attempt wasn't good enough. Pant remained unbeaten on 41 by the end of the first session as India's lead went past 350. - EndsMust Watch
India.com
01-07-2025
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Shreyas Iyer's Wholesome Moment With Mother Goes Viral As Test Team Exclusion Sparks Debate
In a world of intense cricketing rivalries and selection debates, a viral moment brought a smile to fans across the globe. Shreyas Iyer, the flamboyant India batter and Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper, was 'clean bowled'—not by a raging fast bowler, but by his own mother during a light-hearted game of cricket in their living room. The heartwarming video, posted by PBKS on X (formerly Twitter), quickly gained traction for its mix of humor, family bonding, and unexpected cricketing drama. — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 30, 2025 'Only time SARPANCH won't mind getting bowled! ' read the caption, referencing Iyer's popular PBKS nickname 'Sarpanch.' With his mother confidently delivering a straight one and Iyer's defence breached, the playful cry of 'Out!' echoed through the room. Fans flooded the comment section with praise—not just for Iyer's relaxed demeanor, but for his mother's undeniable bowling flair. Shreyas Iyer: The Cricketer Who Stays Grounded Off the field, Shreyas Iyer has always been known for his deep connection with his family. Whether it's joking around in the kitchen or faking a British accent to prank his father, Iyer's candid family moments often reveal a grounded personality behind the aggressive top-order batter. His parents still proudly drop him at the airport, a rare sight in the high-profile world of Indian cricket. This light-hearted dismissal was another testament to that wholesome bond. But beyond the fun, this viral video comes at a time when discussions about Iyer's international future are heating up. Left Out of India's Test Squad Despite Stellar Form Despite his sensational form in the IPL 2025—where he amassed 604 runs at an eye-popping 175.07 strike rate, including 39 sixes and six half-centuries—Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Indian Test squad for the England tour raised several eyebrows. The Mumbai batter also had a strong domestic season. Leading Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a consistent Ranji Trophy campaign, and a standout performance in the Irani Cup, where he notched up 699 runs in nine First-Class matches (including two centuries), should've made a compelling case. Yet, the selectors had other plans. 'Yes, Shreyas Iyer has played well in domestic cricket, but at the moment, there is no room for him on the Test Team,' chief selector Ajit Agarkar stated during the squad announcement in May. For a player once seen as a vital middle-order red-ball option, this exclusion has sparked speculation about his Test future. IPL 2025: A Captain's Redemption Story After a record-breaking ₹26.75 crore acquisition by Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer was under immense pressure to deliver. Not only did he rise to the occasion, but he also led PBKS to their first IPL final in over a decade. Though they fell short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Iyer's leadership and explosive batting were widely hailed. His resurgence in the T20 arena, following a brief form slump post-2023, marks a significant chapter in his career revival. What's Next for Shreyas Iyer? While the selectors may have looked the other way for the England Tests, Shreyas Iyer remains one of India's most complete white-ball batters and a red-ball contender on standby. His fans remain hopeful that continued consistency across formats will leave the selectors with no choice but to reinstate him. For now, though, Iyer is soaking in the love from his biggest supporters—his family—and cricket fans worldwide, who just witnessed one of the most charming 'clean bowled' moments ever caught on camera.
