New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta, has responded to trolls following Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 37 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025). RCB got their revenge for the earlier loss against PBKS at Chinnaswamy by securing a comfortable seven-wicket victory in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Sunday.
After the match, Shresta Iyer shared that she had been targeted by some fans who trolled her over Punjab’s defeat. However, she didn’t hold back and addressed the negativity with a lengthy Instagram post, calling out the narrow-mindedness of those who drag a player’s family into the criticism.
“It’s honestly disappointing to see people stoop so low as to blame the family for simply showing up to support. Whether we’re physically present or cheering from afar, our support for the team is unwavering. To those pointing fingers at me, your shallow mindset is not only laughable, it’s embarrassing. I’ve been there for countless matches, India’s and others and most of them ended in victory. But I guess when you’re busy trolling from behind a screen, facts don’t matter,” Shresta mentioned in her Instagram story. Furthermore, Shresta also stated that the criticism wouldn’t stop her from supporting her brother and his team.
“I am, and always will be, a proud and positive supporter of my brother and his team. Your baseless criticism doesn’t shake me, it just shows your ignorance. Win or lose, I’ll be right there supporting them, because that’s what real support looks like. Today just wasn’t their day. But losses are a part of the game, something you’d know if you had ever done more than type out hate online. So next time, think twice before coming for someone, who’s actually doing what you can’t…Showing up,” she added.
A snap of Shresta Iyer’s Instagram story. (Photo – Instagram | @shresta002)
RCB climb to 3rd spot
Following RCB’s commanding win over PBKS, Virat Kohli was visibly thrilled and was seen with a wild celebration in front of Shreyas Iyer, which resulted in a playful exchange between the two. Adding fuel to the drama, RCB’s official social media account dug out an 11-year-old tweet from Bollywood star Salman Khan, which increased the fan banter between the teams.
With this victory, RCB moved up to third place on the points table, having accumulated ten points in 8 games. Meanwhile, PBKS slipped to the fourth spot also with ten points but trailing on net run rate.
Shresta Iyer, who was present in the stand of Mullanpur Stadium rooting for his brother and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, was subjected to criticism for her presence in the game, after the team lost to RCB on Sunday. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
