Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta hits back at trolls who took to social media in defense of her brother, Shreyas Iyer, after the Punjab Kings’ Vijay unsuccessfully targeted Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025. RCB pulled off a seven-wicket victory during their match on April 20 at Mullanpur after Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal hit 73 and 61 runs. The fifth successive victory in away matches this season belonged to Royal Challengers Bengaluru during the match.
Social media users criticized Shreyas Iyer intensely after the match because fans assigned the team’s inconsistent performance to his leadership role. Shreyas Iyer’s sister Shresta hits back at trolls by using her Instagram Stories to shield her brother by expressing, “The game demands criticism, but untenable personal abuse is unacceptable.” On the field, Shreyas dedicates 100% of his energy, so it distresses him that people attack him with negative comments.
Social media influencer Shresta regularly defends her brother by discussing cricket-related and family incidents in her choreographic work. Her current remarks demonstrate how public judgment takes a heavy psychological toll on athletes, together with their loved ones.
RCB strengthened their IPL 2025 playoff hopes by reaching the third position after an important win while PBKS faced a loss that placed them at fourth in the standings.
The IPL’s current campaign highlights the excessive pressure on athletes, together with the need for positive feedback rather than harmful criticism against them. Members of the team support network should express their love of the game by honoring the genuine work ethic demonstrated by team players.
