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Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings and one of India’s stylish batters, is winning the internet not with a fiery cover drive but with a moment of playful defeat, courtesy of his own mother. Taking a break from international cricket, Iyer shared a delightful video on social media of him playing cricket at home, where his mother delivered a ball that clean-bowled him. The clip, equal parts wholesome and hilarious, instantly struck a chord with fans.
The Punjab Kings X (formerly Twitter) handle joined in the fun, captioning the video, “Only time SARPANCH wouldn’t mind getting bowled,” alluding to Iyer’s nickname and his cheerful acceptance of defeat.
Fans Have a Field Day Online
The internet wasted no time turning the video into a meme fest. One fan joked, “Ek bouncer uske baad ek yorker, wicket milega”
“Is she available for the second Test match?”, humorously suggesting Team India might benefit from her bowling skills in the upcoming match against England starting July 2.
One viewer even praised the delivery, “That second one is in such a perfect spot, you have to appreciate it.”
Off the Field but Still in the Spotlight
Shreyas Iyer had a commendable season in IPL 2025, leading Punjab Kings to the final, where they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, he was notably left out of the Test squad for India’s ongoing tour of England. His next likely appearance will be in the white-ball series against Bangladesh starting August 17.
