- Nasima Akter
Shreyas Iyer Performs For Teammate's Pre-Wedding
Love and cricket are two things that bring people together, and the recent wedding celebrations of Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur and Mittali Parulkar are perfect examples of this. Ahead of their grand wedding, several cricketers, including the likes of Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, attended the couple’s sangeet ceremony on Sunday.
Shreyas Iyer's Performance
During the pre-wedding function, Shreyas Iyer amazed everyone with his singing skills, accompanied by Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Abhishek Nayar. They sang the chartbuster ‘Kesariya’ track from the movie Brahmastra and created a magical atmosphere.
The video of their singing performance quickly went viral on social media, with many fans in awe of Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur's off-field talents. The Kolkata Knight Riders franchise also shared the video, showcasing Shardul Thakur's dance moves, adding to the entertainment factor of the performance.
In just three hours, the clip of the singing performance received more than 65,000 likes on Kolkata Knight Riders' official Instagram account. Over two hundred users have also left a comment under the post.
Overall, the wedding celebrations of Shardul Thakur and Mittali Parulkar were a grand affair, filled with love, laughter, and the occasional cricket performance.
Shardul Thakur and Mittali Parulkar Wedding and Relationship
Shardul Thakur, the Indian all-rounder, got married to his sweetheart, Mittali Parulkar, on Monday (February 27) in Mumbai. He has become the third mainstream Indian cricketer to tie the knot this year, after KL Rahul and Axar Patel.
Both his current IPL team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and his former team, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), shared pictures from the wedding on their official social media handles, confirming the happy news.
Shardul and Mittali have been dating each other for a long time and finally got engaged in November 2021.
What's Next for Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur, who was last seen in action during the third T20I match against West Indies earlier this month, will be playing for the Kolkata Knight Riders jersey in the next edition of the Indian Premier League. This league will be Thakur's KKR debut after being traded from Delhi Capitals during the trade window for the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer made a comeback to the Indian side during the second Test against Australia in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, showcasing his skills in both domestic and international cricket.
According to reports, Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur will play several matches together in the upcoming months. The duo will be representing India in the upcoming ODI series against Australia, as they gear up for the Cricket World Cup 2023.
Currently, India is preparing for the third Test of the Border–Gavaskar Trophy (the Test series between India and Australia). India is leading the Test series 2-0 and ended the last test with a 6-wicket victory.
During the Test series, Cheteshwar Pujara reached his 100th Test match. Several people commended him for his achievement. These included his teammates, who congratulated him in a video shared by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), and the Australia team, who presented him with a signed jersey.
