Published: Jun 03, 2025, 08:37 PM (IST)
Edited: Jun 03, 2025, 08:37 PM (IST)
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri had an awkward slip-up during the toss ahead of the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). In a repeat clash of Qualifier 1, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
However, Shastri mistakenly announced that PBKS had elected to bat. Realising the error, he quickly apologised and clarified that Iyer had, in fact, opted to bowl.
“I want to give positive signs to my mind and body. I feel it’s an amazing day, here at the moment. Crowd here is electrifying, just want to cherish. Boys in a brilliant mindset. All we talked in the meeting was about how keeping calm gives the best results. That’s been the message throughout. We hope to embrace the occasion.” Shreyas said at the toss
I’m absolutely fine. I want to say it’s just another game, but it’s a final, we’re gonna play it like a final. It’s going to be a tremendous feeling, just thinking about lifting the trophy. Already envisioned it, all in the mind right now. Want to go out and execute to the best of our abilities,” Shryeas added
“We also wanted to bowl. Surface looks hard. Will try to put on a good total. Till now we’ve played well, it’s just another game for us. We’ll give it our best. It’s a big stage but it’s just another away game for us. Everyone’s played well till now, will try to do the same now. Same team. Looks a good pitch, flat, mix of red and black soil. Should be good to bat,” RCB captain Rajat Patidar said
