IPL 2025 is currently underway with new faces in the commentary box and expert panel, including Shikhar Dhawan and Ambati Rayudu. Dhawan and Rayudu, former teammates in both senior and youth levels, shared a humorous moment on Star Sports. Dhawan recalled a story from the 2004 ICC U19 Cricket World Cup where Rayudu, the captain, was banned for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct in a previous match, resulting in his absence during the semi-finals against Pakistan. This incident left everyone in splits, including Aakash Chopra and Rayudu himself. Dhawan’s joke also alluded to Rayudu’s past BCCI ban in 2007 for playing in the rebel ICL, which led to his exclusion from the national team. Despite facing setbacks, Rayudu continued his cricket career and eventually retired from international cricket in 2019 and IPL in 2023. He later joined the Texas Super Kings squad in the Major League Cricket. Overall, the banter between Dhawan and Rayudu showcased their camaraderie and shared experiences in the cricketing world.
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