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 Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer became the center of attention online for a heartwarming and hilarious reason. In a now-viral video, Iyer was seen playing an indoor game of cricket with his mother, Rohini Iyer, who surprised everyone by clean bowling her son — and then celebrating the moment with sheer joy. Check this video first:


The clip, originally shared by his IPL team Punjab Kings, shows Iyer preparing to bat casually in what looks like a hotel room. His mother steps up with a playful determination, bowls a delivery that sneaks past Iyer's defenses, and hits the stumps. Her reaction afterward — a jubilant celebration — stole the show, with fans instantly falling in love with the moment.

The Punjab Kings social media team added a humorous caption calling Iyer “Sarpanch,” teasing that this was one rare occasion he wouldn’t mind getting bowled.

Fans flooded the comments with laughter and admiration. Some praised Rohini’s bowling accuracy, while others joked about drafting her into India’s Test squad. “That second one is in such a perfect spot, you have to appreciate it,” noted one viewer.

Despite a stellar 2025 IPL season — where Iyer scored over 600 runs and led Punjab Kings to the final — he wasn’t picked for India’s current Test tour of England. Instead, he’s making the most of his downtime with family and is also participating in the Mumbai T20 League with the Falcons.

Shreyas Iyer is expected to return to the national squad during the white-ball series against Bangladesh starting August 17. Until then, fans seem perfectly content watching these wholesome family moments — a reminder that even top-tier athletes love a good game of cricket at home, especially when mom is bowling.