Watch: IPL 2026: ‘Way of…’- Shreyas Iyer’s sister issues clarification after backlash on KKR post
The Punjab Kings captain, Shreyas Iyer's sister, has issued a clarification on his comments on Instagram after getting backlash on washout result against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.
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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) didn’t put in a strong performance in the first three overs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 contest against the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata with the bat. But they were saved by the torrential rain, which saw the umpires calling off the game as the two points were shared between the two sides.
Kolkata, thanks to the one point, opened their account after two successive defeats against the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Punjab stands at the top with five points, backed up by their two victories against the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings.
Shreyas Iyer’s sister clarifies comments on KKR encounter
After the washed-out fixture, Punjab Kings’ captain, Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta, posted a video on Instagram, and was quoted as saying, ‘Saade Punjabiyan da dil vadda hunda hai, lo de ditta ek point,’ which translates to ‘Punjabis have a big heart. Take the one point.’
It created a massive backlash, as Shresta took to Instagram, saying that she didn’t mean to offend anybody, and that it was just her manner of celebrating the game and supporting her brother, Shreyas.
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“Guys, I don't understand why the hatred is being spread. It's just a game. The videos are just for fun, and I am here to support my brother. I will continue to do that. No hate for any team, it's just a game. Everyone should take it sportingly.” Shresta expressed in a video shared on Instagram stories.
“Understand aggression. I wasn't trolling anybody. It was my way of celebration, and I am going to continue doing that. I am just here to say no hate for anybody. Only love is a game. We all should have fun. The rivalry should show, no matter what. There were no personal attacks, just chill. Peace out, guys.” She addressed.
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Kolkata Knight Riders will now face the Lucknow Super Giants at home on April 09, while Punjab will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 11 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh.
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