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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
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)


Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bengaluru techie's brother joins Google like him. ‘Super proud' sibling moment melts the internet
In a world where landing a job at Google is considered a dream come true for many, two Indian brothers just turned that dream into a shared family milestone. Software engineer Priyansh Agarwal, who works at Google's Bengaluru office , recently took to social media to celebrate his younger brother Priyam Agarwal's new beginning at the same tech giant . The emotional exchange between the siblings has captured the hearts of thousands online—and for good reason. A Screenshot of a Dream It all began when Delhi-based Priyam posted a screenshot of his Google onboarding portal on July 5, revealing that he was just days away from starting his new role as a software engineer. 'Less than 10 days before I start a new journey. Super excited and a little nervous,' he captioned the post on X (formerly Twitter). The image showed the countdown ticking down to his first day at one of the most competitive and sought-after workplaces in the tech world. But the post didn't just mark the beginning of Priyam's journey. It also sparked an emotional reaction from his elder brother, Priyansh, who reposted the announcement with pride swelling through every word. 'Younger brother coming to Google as well. Super proud of him,' he wrote, showing the world not just professional pride, but the quiet joy of witnessing a sibling's success. — Priyansh_31Dec (@Priyansh_31Dec) Sibling Goals, Delivered It didn't take long for Priyam to respond to his brother's public shoutout, and his words melted many hearts online. 'The elder brother everyone wishes they had. Always had my back,' he wrote in the comments, sparking a wave of admiration across the platform. The bond between the two brothers resonated with countless users. While some simply extended their congratulations, others expressed how deeply the moment moved them. One user wrote, 'Do bhai bhai dono tabahi,' highlighting the duo's power-packed potential, while another cheered, 'Ohh lesssgooo! This is amazing! God bless.' MORE STORIES FOR YOU ✕ « Back to recommendation stories I don't want to see these stories because They are not relevant to me They disrupt the reading flow Others SUBMIT — PriyamA_18 (@PriyamA_18) A Rare Feat Worth Celebrating Getting hired at Google is no small feat. With a notoriously selective hiring process and rigorous interviews, the probability of two siblings making it into the company independently is extraordinary. But the Agarwal brothers have shown that with determination, mutual support, and a shared vision, even the most ambitious goals can be achieved—together.


India Gazette
03-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Punjab Kings' batter Priyansh Arya scripts massive milestone in IPL 2025 final
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], June 3 (ANI): Punjab Kings' young sensation Priyansh Arya shattered Devdutt Padikkal's record for the most runs by an uncapped Indian batter in a debut Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Priyansh came out to open for Punjab in the final of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the world's largest cricket stadium, the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In pursuit of Bengaluru's daunting 191-run target, Priyansh provided a quick-fire start and struck 24 from 19 deliveries, laced with four boundaries. He finished the season with a tally of 475 runs from 17 appearances at 27.94. The 24-year-old surpassed Padikkal's tally of 473 for most runs by an uncapped Indian batter in the debut IPL season. It took a stunner from Phil Salt at the edge of the boundary rope off Josh Hazlewood on the final delivery of the fifth over. He tried to flick the ball away for a maximum, but his attempt was intercepted by the English top-order batter. Salt released the ball in the air before crossing the boundary rope and then returned to the field to complete the catch. Even though Priyansh provided the required tempo, Punjab failed to gun down Bengaluru's competitive total. Throughout the chase, Punjab kept itself in the affair but kept losing wickets at regular intervals, which hurt their chances of lifting their maiden title. At the end, PBKS fell six runs short, which ensured that the wait for the title continued for Punjab, who reached their first final in 11 years under the exceptional leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. While it was agony for Punjab, skipper Rajat Patidar steered RCB to its first trophy in 18 years. With the end of adding the coveted IPL title to RCB's trophy cabinet, the special moment was met by tears in Virat Kohli's eyes. (ANI)


India Today
03-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Fearsome foursome: Can Punjab's uncapped superboys land the final blow?
The Punjab Kings have never been the star-studded powerhouse in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Since finishing as runners-up in 2014 - when they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders in the final - they've struggled to make a mark, often falling short of playoff contention. For years, they've been a broken team with little hope from not this time. PBKS are in the final - and it's their young guns, led by the inspiring Shreyas Iyer, who have carried them here. The uncapped quartet of Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, and Shashank Singh have all risen to the occasion, punching well above their weight to put PBKS within touching distance of the Kings are expected to go big one last time as they face the in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the grand finale of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in goes on a rampage Priyansh Arya has been magnificent in his maiden IPL season. Courtesy: PTI While Nehal, Prabhsimran, and Shashank brought some prior IPL experience, Priyansh didn't - but that hasn't held him back. The left-hander has scored 451 runs in 16 games at a blistering strike rate of 183.33. Among PBKS batters with 450+ runs in a season, only Glenn Maxwell (187.75 in 2014) has had a higher strike now has the chance to become the third-highest run-scorer among uncapped PBKS players in a single IPL season. His joint fourth-fastest IPL century, scored in April against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), perfectly reflects his fearless mindset—unbothered by the reputation of any bowler he makes it count Prabhsimran Singh has scored over 500 runs in IPL 2025. Courtesy: PTI Prabhsimran Singh made his IPL debut back in 2019, but it's only in the 2025 season that he has truly showcased his potential. Fearless in his approach, the results have followed - as the saying goes, fortune favours the brave, and that has certainly been true for the 24-year-old Punjab batter. In 16 games, Prabhsimran has amassed 523 runs at an impressive strike rate of vs PBKS, IPL final Live Score and UpdatesIf he scores 94 or more in the final, Prabhsimran will make history by breaking Shaun Marsh's 18-year-old record for the most runs by an uncapped PBKS batter in a single IPL season. His partnership with Priyansh has also been a key factor in PBKS's success, with the duo putting together 489 runs—laying solid foundations at the top of the Shashank fire big time Nehal Wadhera has played handy knocks in the middle order. Courtesy: PTI While Prabhsimran and Priyansh have handled the bulk of the scoring, the middle order has played a crucial supporting role. Nehal and Shashank have consistently provided strong finishes, building on the foundation set by the top order. Their reliability has allowed Prabhsimran and Priyansh to bat with freedom, knowing the innings would remain in safe hands even if they fell Qualifier 2, Shreyas Iyer grabbed the spotlight with his 87-run knock in Ahmedabad, studded with eight boundaries. However, Nehal's 48-run innings was equally vital, coming at a crucial juncture when PBKS were struggling at 72 for three in pursuit of 205. The left-hander has been impressive throughout the season, scoring 354 runs at an average of 32.18 and a strike rate of meanwhile, holds the second-best average among PBKS batters - 41.28 - trailing only Shreyas' 54.81. This highlights that beyond being a clean striker of the ball, Shashank is also a dependable presence in the lineup. Although he fell for single digits in Qualifiers 1 and 2, he remains a strong contender to deliver in the final if the situation into the final, PBKS and their uncapped quartet may carry a psychological edge, having won both their matches in Ahmedabad—including a five-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians. Now, with momentum on their side, it's time for PBKS to clear the final hurdle and usher in a new era after years of inconsistency in their IPL updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025


India Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Told Priyansh Arya would be the find of IPL 2025, hard to argue now: Ricky Ponting
Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting was beaming with pride as he addressed the broadcasters after his team secured a top-two finish in the IPL 2025 league stage-their first in 11 years. The former Australian captain credited the team's success to a collective effort from a "hugely talented" group of players but was quick to highlight the emergence of a special young star: Priyansh a high-pressure clash against five-time champions Mumbai Indians, the 23-year-old Priyansh rose to the occasion with a brilliant knock of 62 off 35 balls, laced with nine boundaries and two sixes. On a tricky pitch at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Arya anchored Punjab's chase of 185, forging a 109-run stand with Josh showed remarkable maturity, happily playing second fiddle when Inglis went after the Mumbai bowlers. The left-hander rotated the strike with ease and manipulated the field like a seasoned pro. PBKS vs MI: Highlights | Scorecard "I said maybe four or five games in that Priyansh is one of the finds of the tournament. Hard to argue with that now. Fearless young talent, seeing and hitting the ball," Ponting said after the victory on Monday, May had made a strong first impression in the opening game of the season, smashing 47 off just 23 balls in Punjab's win over Gujarat Titans. Known for hitting six sixes in an over during a Delhi Premier League match, Arya entered IPL 2025 with a reputation for explosive batting. While he had a couple of quiet outings early on, he roared back to form with a sensational 103 off 42 balls against Chennai Super Kings, rescuing Punjab from 83 for 5 to a match-winning century came shortly after he had been rattled by Jofra Archer's pace-a moment that revealed the youngster's grit. Arya bounced back with renewed confidence, showing his ability to absorb pressure and deliver when it mattered TICKS ALL BOXES IN NETS: IYERThroughout the tournament, Priyansh has evolved into a multi-dimensional batter. Against Mumbai, he showed restraint and game awareness before launching into Jasprit Bumrah in the death overs-dispatching the veteran pacer into the stands and crushing any hopes of a comeback for the Shreyas Iyer was full of praise for the young southpaw, who is among the leading run-scorers in IPL 2025 with 484 runs in 14 matches at a stunning strike rate of way Priyansh started was fabulous. Young players like him are fearless. They tick all the boxes in the nets, and now the results are showing on the field," Iyer Kings fielded as many as six uncapped players in their final league game and still chased down 185 with ease-getting the job done in just 18.3 a top-two finish confirmed, Punjab now have two chances to make the final. They'll play Qualifier 1 at their home ground in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Thursday, May updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment! IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025