Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has once again caught the attention of social media, but this time not for his on-field heroics. In a heartwarming moment that melted hearts across the internet, Iyer was seen playing a light-hearted game of cricket with his mother inside their living room. The candid video, which quickly went viral on social media platforms, showcases the strong bond between the mother-son duo and offered fans a refreshing glimpse into the cricketer’s off-field life.
Shreyas Iyer shares wholesome cricket moment with mother in viral video
A heartwarming video shared by Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) official X handle has gone viral, showing a fun moment between cricketer Iyer and his mother, Rohini Iyer. The post was captioned, “Only time SARPANCH won’t mind getting bowled!”—referring to the nickname “Sarpanch” (chief) given to Iyer by fans.
In the video, Iyer is seen playing cricket in his living room while his mother bowls to him using a tennis ball. The cutest part came when one of her deliveries slipped through and beat Iyer completely, going between his bat and body. His mother happily shouted “Outttt!” and did a little jump, clearly thrilled to have gotten the better of her son. Fans loved the sweet moment, flooding the post with likes and comments. It gave a rare look at the fun and relaxed side of the cricketer and the strong bond he shares with his mother.
Here’s the video:
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Iyer eyes return as India prepare for Bangladesh and Australia tours
Iyer has been a vital part of the Indian batting lineup in ODIs, scoring runs in the format over the years. He was the highest run-scorer for India in the Champions Trophy 2025, playing a key role in helping the team lift the prestigious title. Iyer is expected to return to the international stage later this year in August when the Indian team will tour Bangladesh for a white-ball series. Later, India will travel to Australia for a long white-ball summer, where Iyer is set to lead the Indian middle order.
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