IPL 2025: Virat Kohli gets trolled; fans request him to follow Shreyas Iyer

In a season where teamwork and selflessness are the focal points of IPL 2025, Virat Kohli's recent performance has sparked debate after his pursuit of personal milestones overshadowed Royal Challengers Bangalore's team objectives.

During RCB’s high-profile clash, Virat Kohli, already nearing a century, seemed fixated on reaching the individual milestone rather than accelerating his team’s run chase. Kohli's focus on his own achievement rather than a more balanced team approach became a talking point among fans and critics alike, especially when compared to Shreyas Iyer’s contrasting selflessness.

Comparison With Shreyas Iyer:

In a different match, Iyer, captaining Punjab Kings, displayed remarkable maturity and leadership when he opted to step back and allow his teammates to take charge even after reaching 97 runs. With Punjab in a strong position, Iyer could have easily pushed for his century, but he chose to prioritize the team's need to secure a commanding win. His decision was hailed by cricket pundits as a true display of leadership and team spirit.

While Kohli faced backlash for his personal focus, Iyer's actions were widely praised, highlighting the growing importance of selflessness and team-first mentality in modern-day cricket.

Social Media Reaction:

Fans have been heaping praises on Shreyas Iyer while many others expressed outrage on Virat Kohli.

“Kohli to Iyer – technique hin galat hai tumhara,” a user wrote taking a sarcastic dig.

Likewise, another user sarcastically shared, “Shreyas Iyer you can never be Virat Kohli.”

“Virat Kohli can never be Shreyas Iyer as he has never won an IPL trophy,” shared another user.