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Time of India
10 hours ago
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- Time of India
Nick Castellanos benched for first time in nearly two years after ‘crossing a line' with manager Rob Thomson
Image Source: Getty Nick Castellanos of the Philadelphia Phillies has been benched for the first time since September 2023, ending a remarkable streak of 236 consecutive starts. The decision was made after Castellanos made an 'inappropriate comment' to manager Rob Thomson after he was removed from the game to be replaced by a defensive substitute in the eighth inning of Monday night's 5‑2 win over the Miami Marlins. When asked about his absence from the lineup, Nick Castellanos admitted he was disappointed with the decision with himself and said, 'I wasn't happy about it, spoke my mind. He said that I crossed a line. So my punishment is I'm not playing.' The decision's context and implications for Nick Castellanos The fact that Castellanos has been known as the 'iron-man' of the Phils made Thomson's decision surprising to many. He had been the epitome of consistency, starting every game last season and every game this year except for one. The defensive switch was to lift Castellanos for center fielder Johan Rojas, and Max Kepler moved to right field. Castellanos is more appreciated for his bat than his glove, and his defense has typically been regarded as mediocre, so Thomson typically plans on leaving Castellanos in for the faith. The manager said this time felt different. Also Read: Wrigley Field gives a perfect tribute to Giants' legendary icon Willie Mays Clubhouse dynamics and team discipline Sending such a message sends the tone with professionalism and respect in the Phillies' clubhouse. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Este dispositivo silencioso se volvió imprescindible en hogares chilenos EcoHeat Undo Manager Thomson pointed out that the squad has to stay tight and disciplined, and boundaries have to be adhered to. For Castellanos, who has been a reliable contributor with a batting average of around. 278 with a solid OPS this season, this incident is one of the rare tense moments. Fans and fellow players alike will want to see how this impacts the morale and future status of the team. So the real question moving forward is how quickly Nick Castellanos returns to the starting lineup and whether this is a benching that will linger longer as punishment. The Phillies, locked up in a tight NL East race, hope to keep everyone on the field. They also need to adhere to standards of respect and professionalism for the sake of team chemistry.
Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad rewrite record books with yet another batting blitz vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad have etched their name firmly in IPL history books by becoming the first team to register the top four highest totals in IPL history, after a mammoth 278/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday in Delhi. With this explosive batting display in the 68th match of IPL 2025, SRH now hold the following record-breaking scores: 287/3 vs RCB (2024) 286/6 vs RR (2025) 278/3 vs KKR (2025) 277/3 vs MI (2024) SRH's latest feat came on the back of Heinrich Klaasen 's sensational century, who smashed an unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls, registering the fastest hundred of IPL 2025 and joining the elite list of the quickest IPL centuries of all time. The match began with SRH winning the toss and opting to bat first. Travis Head laid the foundation with a fluent 76 off 40, while Abhishek Sharma chipped in with a breezy 32 off 16. Ishan Kishan added 29, and Aniket Verma finished unbeaten on 13, helping SRH post the third-highest total in IPL history — all three top scores now held by SRH. Klaasen's 37-ball century is now tied as the fourth fastest in IPL history, only behind Chris Gayle (30 balls), Vaibhav Suryavanshi (35), and Yusuf Pathan (37). It was a clinical knock featuring 9 sixes, second only to Abhishek Sharma's 10 sixes for SRH. Speaking post-match, Klaasen said, "Very pleased. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Tienes frío en casa? Este calefactor portátil lo soluciona en minutos EcoHeat Undo It's been a long season of disappointment, but I stuck to my processes. I tried to hit every ball for six and improvised when Narine bowled that tricky spell. My batting position at number 3 depends on the match situation, and today it clicked perfectly." SRH's aggressive batting philosophy continues to pay off. With f ive 250+ totals in T20s, they now sit atop that global list, ahead of India and Surrey (three each). Most 250-plus totals in T20s 5 – Sunrisers Hyderabad 3 – India 3 – Surrey Most IPL hundreds from No. 3 or lower 3 – AB de Villiers 3 – Sanju Samson 2 – Suryakumar Yadav 2 – Heinrich Klaasen* The team also continues to dominate the six-hitting charts. Klaasen's power was on full display as he climbed to third in the list for most sixes since 2024. Most sixes in the IPL since 2024 76 – Nicholas Pooran 70 – Abhishek Sharma 62 – Heinrich Klaasen 60 – Riyan Parag 57 – Virat Kohli With this latest blitz, SRH not only sealed a memorable win but reinforced their tag as the most dangerous batting side in the IPL, thrilling fans and statisticians alike. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
