Shreyas Iyer Breaks Silence On Snub For India vs Afghanistan T20I Series

Shreyas Iyer, after a poor form in South Africa where he seemed like a ‘Formless Bat’, was instructed by selectors to go and play Ranji Trophy.

 As S. Iyer was not selected for ongoing series IND vs AFG he is neither losing his sleep over snub for the Afghanistan T20s nor is he overtly worried about the upcoming England Test series. ” I was asked to play and i did”, He told, “People in know of things said that his missing out had more to do with Indian top-order being stacked with right-handers”. He also added “See, right now I’m being in the present. I have finished the match which I was asked to play (Ranji game against Andhra). I came, and I executed, so I am happy with what I’m doing”.

Shreyas Iyer break silence and told to reporter, “Something that is not in my control, I can’t be focusing on that. Coming here and winning the match was my focus and that’s what we did today.”

Indian Women’s Hockey Team breaking down what needs to stay in qualification race for Paris Olympics, congratulation from Shreyas Iyer

Win over New Zealand showed the passion in Indian Women’s Hockey Team.

Most extraordinary fashion with a win over New Zealand on Sunday, Indian women’s hockey team showed their power and fascinating fans. It’s a do-or-die situation, a big tournament, a straightforward task made hugely complicated and not knowing which side will turn up on the match day – the sensationally skillful or frustratingly awful. The victory is needed for Indian Women’s Hockey team.

The women have followed in their footsteps of men’s hockey team. In two days, India’s hopes of qualifying for the Olympics have gone from touching the nadir, opening-day defeat to the United state, and the New Zealand with a outstanding play.

Savita Punia was in full confidence, when she led team returns to action in the Olympic qualifying tournament on Tuesday, they’ll hope there will be no more twists. That bit, though, won’t be entirely in their hands.

Prakhar Chaturvedi Broke Yuvraj Singh’s Historic 25-Year Old Record Against MS Dhoni’s. congratulation from Shreyas Iyer

In 1999, Yuvraj singh scored a fantastic 358 for Punjab in a game against Bihar. MS Dhoni was a part of Bihar squad at that time.

On Monday, Karnataka’s Prakhar Chaturvedi broke Yuvraj Singh’s 25-year-old record for the highest score in the U-19 Cooch Behar Trophy final with an unbeaten 404 off 636 balls against Mumbai in Shivamogga. Yuvraj, who went on to become an Indian great, had smashed 358 for Punjab in a game against Bihar back in 1999. India’s World Cup winning captain M S Dhoni was part of that Bihar squad.

Yuvraj Singh’s Historic 25-Year Old Record Against MS Dhoni’s Team Broken By Teenager Prakhar Chaturvedi | Cricket News (ndtv.com)

Chaturvedi’s epic effort included 46 fours and three sixes. “Karnataka’s Prakhar Chaturvedi becomes the first player to score 400 in the final of #CoochBehar Trophy with his splendid 404* knock against Mumbai,” posted the BCCI on X (formly Twitter).

Real Madrid Win with 4 – 1 over Barcelona, SuperCopa 2024

Pressure back on Xavi after Real humiliation

On Sunday, the not a good night for Barcelona boss Xavi, and Pressure back on Xavi after Real humiliation seeing as his team thrashed by Real Madrid by 4-1 defeat in Spanish Super Cup Final.

As we all know the Spanish Super Cup is the lowest priority tournament in football leagues but victory in this fixture last season did hand Xavi his first trophy as Barcelona boss and laid the foundation for the team’s title triumph.

Xavi was in full confidence before match and eager to repeat that victory this time around but the defeat, and in particular the nature of the loss(4-1), means the pressure is right back on the Barcelona boss. The goal difference is bigger than ever they imagine.

The former midfielder has already admitted he knows his team don’t just have to win, they have to play well if he’s to stay in his job. The thing is they are doing neither at the moment.

TROUBLE FOR BARCELONA 😬 Ale Moreno calls loss to Real Madrid ‘disappointing’ | ESPN FC (youtube.com)

What’s worse is that this is hardly a vintage Madrid team. Yet Carlo Ancelotti’s side won at a canter. Fans can argue about some of the decisions but there’s no doubt Xavi’s side were soundly beaten.