2 times Bollywood disagreed with India’s cricket squad selections

2 times Bollywood disagreed with India’s cricket squad selections. (Source – Twitter/X)

Indian cricket has always shared a close bond with the world of Bollywood and celebrities. Over the years, several famous personalities have openly voiced their opinions about their favourite cricketers, applauding or questioning team selections, whether in the Indian team or for their favourite franchises in the marquee tournament like the Indian Premier League.

There have been a few notable instances when the Indian team overlooked certain players, prompting Bollywood stars to express their support and demand clarity on the decisions. As India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad is out, CricTracker will list down the instances when Bollywood stars took a stand against the omission of their favourite cricketers from the Indian team.

2 times Bollywood disagreed with India’s cricket squad selections

Shah Rukh Khan — Rinku Singh

When the BCCI announced the squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, one of the glaring absences was Kolkata Knight Riders’ batter Rinku Singh. Despite his remarkable performances for India in both ODIs and T20Is, Rinku found himself relegated to the reserves. The omission drew attention not just from fans, but also from the Bollywood megastar and co-owner of KKR, Shah Rukh Khan.

SRK emerged as a strong supporter of Rinku, making sure the young talent felt backed during this challenging phase of his career. In a heartening gesture, the King Khan was seen accompanying Rinku to Mumbai, offering moral support and encouragement. The moment was captured on camera and highlighted the bond between the cricketing talent and the Bollywood superstar, showing that Rinku was not alone in facing setbacks.

Varun Dhawan — Shreyas Iyer

Another instance occurred recently when Shreyas Iyer was left out of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, despite his stellar performances in recent tournaments. Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan publicly supported the middle-order batter by sharing a collection of throwback videos on his Instagram account. These videos featured Iyer reflecting on previous snubs, emphasizing his journey and determination.

Iyer’s exclusion was particularly surprising given his credentials. He was the highest run-scorer for India in the Champions Trophy, a tournament India won undefeated, and he had an impressive IPL 2025 season, amassing 604 runs in 17 matches, leading the Punjab Kings to the final. Dhawan’s post not only highlighted Iyer’s achievements but also resonated with fans who felt the batter deserved a spot in the squad.

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