Shreyas Iyer continues to face criticism after India’s four consecutive defeats under his captaincy in T20Is. The poor run has sparked debate over his leadership, team selection and on-field decisions.
Amid the criticism, his sister Shrestha Iyer came out in support of him during a podcast. She said people often judge players only by the final result without considering factors such as the pitch, toss and match situations.
Shrestha also said that several legendary Indian cricketers, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar, have experienced defeats during their careers. She argued that it is unfair to judge Shreyas Iyer solely based on losses.
Her comments, however, triggered mixed reactions on social media. Many users said every Indian captain faces criticism and that consistent victories are the best response to any backlash.
Some social media users also noted that they had rarely seen family members publicly defend an Indian cricketer’s captaincy. Others felt that performances on the field matter more than public explanations.
A section of users also commented on Shrestha’s body language during the podcast. Others pointed out that the players she mentioned also faced criticism despite achieving major success in international cricket.
The debate continues online, but many fans believe India’s performances in the coming matches will play the biggest role in shaping opinions on Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy.
Shreyas Iyer’s Sister Shrestha Iyer defended Shreyas Iyer, comparing him with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill. She argued that all of them have lost the games, but the criticism and hate are directed only at Shreyas Iyer. pic.twitter.com/e53gDaBgUm
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