{"id":988,"date":"2026-04-07T15:14:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:14:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/shresta-iyer-clarifies-amid-backlash-after-viral-jab-at-kkr-in-washout"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:14:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T15:14:52","slug":"shresta-iyer-clarifies-amid-backlash-after-viral-jab-at-kkr-in-washout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/shresta-iyer-clarifies-amid-backlash-after-viral-jab-at-kkr-in-washout","title":{"rendered":"Shresta Iyer clarifies amid backlash after viral jab at KKR in washout"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shreyas Iyer\u2019s sister, Shresta, has become the talk of social media after a washed-out IPL clash between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. With KKR securing \u201cone point out of jail\u201d on Monday night, a short clip of Shresta taking a light-hearted jab at the opposition quickly went viral\u2014sparking backlash from some KKR supporters.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Shresta posted a comment aimed at Punjab Kings supporters after the KKR-PBKS match at Eden Gardens was washed out.<\/li>\n<li>KKR fans reacted strongly, alleging that her remarks were disrespectful toward the franchise linked to Shreyas Iyer\u2019s earlier IPL success.<\/li>\n<li>On Tuesday evening, Shresta clarified she had not intended any personal attack and said the banter was meant to be playful.<\/li>\n<li>The match was abandoned due to rain, with both teams sharing one point each.<\/li>\n<li>Punjab Kings climbed to the top of the points table with five points, while KKR moved to eighth place and kept their campaign alive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Viral jibe after the washout<\/h2>\n<p>After KKR managed to salvage a point from the no-result game on Monday night, Shresta was seen taking a dig at the opponent. She suggested that Punjab Kings effectively \u201cgifted\u201d KKR a point, a line that drew attention online almost immediately.<\/p>\n<p>In the viral clip, Shresta spoke in Punjabi: \u201cSaade Punjabiyan da dil vadda hunda hai, lo de ditta ek point.\u201d The message translates to, \u201cPunjabis have a big heart. Take the one point.\u201d The short exchange, intended as a playful moment, quickly became a talking point across platforms.<\/p>\n<h2>KKR supporters object; Shresta issues clarification<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone took the remark in the same spirit. Some KKR fans claimed that Shresta\u2019s comment crossed a line\u2014arguing that she personally targeted the franchise and showed disrespect to the team that Shreyas once represented. They also pointed to the fact that KKR won an IPL title in 2024, increasing the sensitivity around any public jibe.<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday evening, Shresta responded with a clarification. She said she did not attack anyone personally and maintained that there should still be space for fun in the IPL. She further added that she could not understand why \u201chatred\u201d was being spread in her name.<\/p>\n<p>In a video shared through Instagram Stories, Shresta said: \u201cGuys, I don\u2019t understand why the hatred is being spread. It\u2019s 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\u2019s just a game. Everyone should take it sportingly.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She also emphasised her intent, adding: \u201cI understand aggression. I wasn\u2019t 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>What happened in the KKR vs PBKS washout<\/h2>\n<p>Rain played a decisive role in the match between KKR and Punjab Kings. On Monday, KKR won the toss and chose to bat first at Eden Gardens.<\/p>\n<p>The innings got off to a rocky start for KKR: they lost Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the second over, with Xavier Bartlett getting both wickets. However, once the game reached 3.4 overs, the weather intervened and the rain stopped any further play.<\/p>\n<p>With the outfield getting too wet, the contest was eventually called off. As a result, the match ended with both sides sharing a single point each.<\/p>\n<p>On the points table, Punjab Kings moved to the top with five points. 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