India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has surprised net bowler Jaskiran Singh by gifting India’s net session at the ICC Academy in Dubai Ahead of the New Zealand clash in the Champions Trophy 2025.
Jaskiran, a chartered accountant by profession and a cricket lover was fielding at long on when Shreyas Iyer approached him and gifted him the new spikes.
Jaskiran was a net bowler for Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dubai, but he didn’t get the chance to work with India as the quota of spinners was already full.
The spinner narrated how Shreyas approached him and gave the spikes on India’s final training day before the New Zealand match.
“Paaji kya haal-chaal, sab badiya? (Brother how are you? Everything fine?”)
“Shreyas bhai came up to me and asked ‘what’s your show size’? I said 10, and then he said I’ve got something for you and he gave me these spikes. It really means a lot,” told Jaskiran.
Jaskiran Singh said that it was a special moment of his life to get the shoes from Shreyas Iyer. The spinner also pointed out that Shreyas’ importance in Indian team’s batting line-up.
“I am a part of the ICC net bowling team for the Champions Trophy. Today was one such special moment of my life. Received these spikes from Shreyas Iyer.
“In this tournament, I’ve fielded for them (India) but was waiting for an opportunity to bowl to them. I’ve bowled to Pakistan and Bangladesh; that was a really good experience. And then this, coming from Shreyas Bhai means a lot,” said Jaskiran.
“The team relies on him in the event of a top-order collapse. This really means a lot and the day was special today,” he added.
Jaskiran also revealed that he wanted to bowl for Rishabh Pant in the nets and also commented on how Shreyas Iyer is a fun person during training.
“Every batter in Team India is special, but someone whom I look up to is Rishabh Pant because he is a lefty and due to the natural angle, the ball will go away from him. So, I would really love to bowl to him.
“We have been with Team India since the first session and today is the fourth. Shreyas bhai is really joyful around the field and every time the ball comes to me, he’s like ‘catch it’,” added Jaskiran.
India Cricket team has decided to rest on March 01 ahead of their clash against New Zealand, which is set to be played on March 02 at Dubai International Stadium.
