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" Woakes Hai Kya Tu?": Shreyas Iyer Takes Hilarious Dig At England Pacer In Video With PBKS Teammate
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer was recently seen enjoying a game of indoor cricket at his apartment alongside his 2025 IPL teammate Shashank Singh. The duo engaged in round two of light-hearted Super Over challenge, with Iyer needing to survive 6 balls against Shashank's bowling. IPL 2025 was a memorable season for the Kings as they made it to the Playoffs and the final after a hiatus of 11 years. However, they lost against Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six runs in the summit clash. In the video posted on Instagram, the friendly contest began with Shashank briefing his skipper on the field setup. The conversation between the duo went on as follows: Shashank: "Yeh bhi out nahin hai?" (This is not out either?) Shreyas: "Sirf appreciate kar, six hai yeh. (Juat appreciate, it's a six.) Shashank then warned him:"Ab aayega short ball." (The short ball is up next.) Iyer humorously asked Shashank, "Woakes hai kya tu?" (Are you Woakes), when he mentioned about bowling a short ball. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Punjab Kings (@punjabkingsipl) For the unversed, England pacer Chris Woakes troubled India batters with his short deliveries in the recently-concluded five-match Test series. The Punjab kings franchise shared the entertaining video on Instagram, showcasing the fun bonding session between the two teammates. Talking about Iyer, the ignored India star is reportedly set to make a comeback in the international team from the Asia Cup 2025, which will kick-start from September 9. Shreyas Iyer was India's top-scorer in the Champions Trophy (243 in 5 matches) win. Though, the Punjab Kings captain has represented India in all formats, currently he only plays in ODIs. "We need Iyer's class and experience in the middle order in all formats. It's something which we missed in England during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The selectors are aware that Iyer is an excellent player of spin bowling, which will be crucial in a home season that involves four Tests - two each against West Indies and South Africa," sources told TOI.
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Mohammed Siraj Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Asha Bhosle's Granddaughter Zanai Bhosle. Video Viral
The spirit of Raksha Bandhan was felt strongly in the cricketing fraternity, as several Indian stars took to social media to share their special moments with their sisters. From playful banter to heartfelt wishes, the posts reflected the unique bond that defines the festival. Amidst all that, a video of India pacer Mohammed Siraj celebrating the festival with Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai Bhosle is going viral on social media. In the heartfelt video, Zanai ties Rakhi on the hand of Siraj. The video was shared by Zanai in collaboration with Siraj. "Happy Rakhi. Couldn't have asked for better," she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zanai Bhosle💜 (@zanaibhosle) Initially there were speculations on social media that Siraj and Zanai were dating each other. However, the duo clarified their bond by terming it a brother-sister relationship. The England tour marked one of Siraj's finest outings in Test cricket, topping the wicket-charts with 23 wickets and running throughout the series like a warrior for over 185 overs, undeterred, never tired. While the pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah played only three Tests owing to his workload management, it was Siraj who unleashed his 'Miyan Magic' when his beloved 'Jassi Bhai' needed some rest. Notably, Siraj was the only bowler from India and just the second in the series to play all the five Tests. Following his exceptional performance in The Oval Test, Siraj gained his career-best ratings of 674 points, in the ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings on Wednesday. Player of the Match in the fifth Test, Siraj climbed 12 places to grab 15th spot in the latest ICC Men's Test Bowler Rankings. This is Siraj's highest ever position in the Test ranking, after churning out match-winning spells in the final Test against England. (With agency inputs)
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Mohammed Siraj Wins Hearts With Special Tribute To Virat Kohli. It Has Sydney Test Connection
Mohammed Siraj is the darling of Indian cricket at the moment. The pacer has starred in India's narrowest-ever Test victory, picking up nine wickets to power his country to a win in the fifth Test against England at The Oval. Siraj went from zero to hero, having dropped Harry Brook earlier in the Test, but then redeeming himself with three wickets on the final day. Siraj has emphasized the need to believe at all points during a cricket match, and it seems like his manager has also reiterated the same, captioning his latest Instagram post "B.E.L.I.E.V.E". However, in that post, which shares pictures of Siraj relaxing at his home, something unique has caught the eye of Indian cricket fans. In one of the pictures, a signed shirt of legendary India batter Virat Kohli can be spotted in the background, framed on the wall. Eagle-eyed fans would notice that it is not just any shirt of Kohli's, but the one he wore on his final day of Test cricket, during the fifth Test at Sydney against Australia in January 2025. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Basanth Harika JAin (@basanthjain) Siraj and Kohli have not only shared the dressing room on multiple occasions with India, but also for seven years as teammates for Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Virat Kohli's final Test jersey framed at Mohammed Siraj's home. — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) August 9, 2025 Virat Kohli's last Test match jersey in Mohammed Siraj's house — Team India (@FCteamINDIA) August 9, 2025 Virat Kohli's Jersey from SCG Test framed on the wall of Mohammed Siraj's home. - The Brothers's forever, Miyan King. — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 9, 2025 Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket earlier this year, calling time on a career that spanned 123 Tests. However, Siraj and Kohli's bond appears to be intact with the pacer framing the latter's jersey on the wall of his house. Siraj had paid a wholesome tribute to Kohli upon the latter's Test retirement, labelling him as a "superhero". Meanwhile, following India's well-fought series draw against England, former Australian captain hailed Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj for stepping up in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he is a much better bowler with "more expectations and pressure on his shoulders". Siraj emerged as the leading wicket-taker in the series, taking 23 wickets at an average of over 32, with two five-wicket hauls and a four-fer to his name. He also bowled around 185 overs, the most by a bowler in the series. At The Oval, it was Siraj who delivered a comeback spell, reducing England from a dominant position of 301/4 to 367 all out while chasing 374, bowling brilliantly and relentlessly in tandem with Prasidh Krishna. "I feel like he's a better bowler when there is more expectation and pressure put on his shoulders. I think he really enjoys that role in the team. Fifer in the second innings, just to keep it going," Clarke said, speaking about Siraj.
