Shreyas Iyer may be known for his elegant strokeplay and fearless batting on the field, but even he couldn’t escape the guile of his mother at home. In a heartwarming and humorous clip that’s gone viral, the stylish batter was clean bowled by his mom in the middle of a casual game in their living room.

The delivery was recorded from her point of view, adding to the fun as Iyer’s defense was breached and his middle stump – well, a cushion – was sent flying. The video, shared by Iyer’s current IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), came with a cheeky caption: “Only time SARPANCH won’t mind getting bowled! 😂♥️” – a nod to the nickname ‘Sarpanch’ given to Iyer by PBKS fans.

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The comment section lit up with laughter, admiration, and a flood of love for Iyer’s mom, with many viewers praising her playful spirit and bowling action.

Only time SARPANCH won’t mind getting bowled! 😂♥️ pic.twitter.com/jYUDd7DkD7

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) June 30, 2025

On the field, Iyer was sensational for PBKS during IPL 2025. Bought for a whopping ₹26.75 crore, the pressure was high – but the 29-year-old delivered in style, leading the team to their first IPL final since 2014. With 604 runs at a blistering strike rate of 175.07, including six fifties, Iyer silenced critics and thrilled fans.

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However, his exclusion from India’s Test squad for the ongoing England tour raised eyebrows. Despite his IPL heroics and consistent form in the domestic season for Mumbai, he didn’t find a place in the 18-member squad. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar clarified that the omission wasn’t about form, but rather the lack of vacancies in the current team setup.

Still, for fans, Iyer remains a favorite – both on the pitch and, clearly, at home too.