Shreyas Iyer's Sister Shresta Faces Backlash, Deletes IPL Video Amid Hate
"Misunderstood": Shreyas Iyer's Sister Shresta Deletes IPL Video After Receiving Hate Online
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Shresta Iyer, sister of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, deleted a light-hearted video after facing online hate for her comments following an IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. She emphasized her intention was to celebrate and promote positivity, not to offend anyone.
- 01Shresta Iyer faced significant backlash for a humorous video about an IPL match.
- 02The video was intended as light-hearted banter but was misunderstood by some viewers.
- 03Shresta deleted the video due to receiving hate and threats online.
- 04She clarified her intention was to support her brother and promote kindness.
- 05Shresta urged fans to enjoy the game and avoid spreading negativity.
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Shresta Iyer, a professional dancer and sister of Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, recently deleted a video she posted after an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Kolkata Knight Riders, which ended in a no-result. The match awarded KKR their first point of IPL 2026, prompting Shresta to share a humorous video wearing a Punjab Kings jersey. However, the video was met with backlash and hate messages online, leading her to remove it. In her Instagram post, Shresta expressed that the video was meant to be light-hearted and not intended to offend anyone. She stated, "I respect my brother and his team, and I don't want this space to turn into one filled with negativity." Shresta urged fans to embrace positivity and enjoy the sport, emphasizing that it was just a game meant for fun. She reiterated her support for her brother and called for kindness among fans.
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