Shreyas Iyer makes sports anchor blush [Source: @AdamDhoni1/X.com]
India star batter, Shreyas Iyer, has been in outstanding form in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He has consistently delivered in crucial moments, proving to be a key asset for Team India. Ahead of the much-anticipated final between India and New Zealand, an interview featuring Iyer and sports presenter-actress Sahiba Bali went viral, showing a lighter side of the Indian squad.
Shreyas Iyer’s Witty Response Leaves Sahiba Speechless
During a pre-final interview with Star Sports India, Sahiba Bali asked Shreyas Iyer about his celebration plans if India wins the Champions Trophy. While Iyer is known for his composed and focused demeanor on the field, his unexpected response left the presenter visibly flustered.
When asked about his celebrations, Iyer cheekily replied, “How will I celebrate? I can’t tell you right now.” He then added, “I have stayed in the present, all the time.”
Sahiba, caught off guard by his response, had little to say and could only manage a lighthearted reaction: “Aapne meri bolti band kar di” (You’ve stopped me from speaking).
The amusing exchange quickly gained traction on social media, with fans enjoying the playful moment between the two.
Team India Will Meet New Zealand For Third Time In ICC Tournament
The upcoming final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on March 9, 2025, marks the third time India and New Zealand are meeting in an ICC tournament final. Team India, in red-hot form, will be aiming for their third ICC Champions Trophy title, having previously won in 2002 and 2013. On the other hand, New Zealand will be eager to claim their first Champions Trophy and shake off their reputation of falling short in major finals.
Both teams have had their fair share of heartbreaks in recent ICC tournaments. India lost the 2017 Champions Trophy final and the 2023 World Cup final, while New Zealand fell short in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup finals. This final presents both teams with a golden opportunity to break their title droughts and etch their names in history.