Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, was subjected to online abuse after a video she posted following the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) went viral on social media.
In the viral video, Shresta spoke in Punjabi, saying, “Saade Punjabiyan da dil vadda hunda hai, lo de ditta ek point,” which translates to “Punjabis have a big heart. We have given you one point.” The clip was widely shared online, with many KKR fans taking issue with the sarcasting tone of the message.
As the reactions intensified, Shresta faced a wave of negative comments, including some threatening messages, prompting her to delete the video from her Instagram story.
“I’ve decided to take down my recent video as it seems it was misunderstood by some. It was meant to be light-hearted banter, but I respect that not everyone saw it that way,” she wrote.
“However, it’s been quite upsetting to receive not just negativity, but also a few threat messages over it. That’s something I didn’t expect, especially for something that was never intended to harm anyone.”
Shresta further clarified that her decision to remove the video was not an admission of wrongdoing, but a conscious choice to prevent further negativity.
“I’m not removing the video because I believe I did something wrong, but because I respect my brother and his team, and I don’t want this space to turn into one filled with negativity. Let’s try to be a little kinder and more understanding with each other,” she added.
The match between KKR and PBKS at Eden Gardens was abandoned due to rain, with both teams sharing a point. The result came as a setback for both sides in a tightly contested season, adding to the charged reactions around the game.
The episode once again highlights how quickly light-hearted fan banter can spiral in the IPL’s high-intensity environment, where even those on the fringes of the game often find themselves at the receiving end of disproportionate scrutiny.
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