​Shresta Iyer, sister of India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, openly admitted that she is extremely possessive when it comes to her brother. In a candid moment, she shared that if Shreyas seeks her opinion about his prospective bride, she will offer an honest assessment about whether the girl is right for him. She also noted how women often assess the intentions of other women, suggesting that she tends to shield Shreyas from people she believes may not have pure motives.
In a recent interview with Filmygyan, Shresta explained the importance she places on her role as a sister in matters of Shreyas’ relationships. “I’m very possessive about my brother. I want the right girl for him. Obviously, he will choose the girl, but when he asks me, I will tell him whether the girl is good for him or not.” She elaborated on her confidence in judging people’s intentions, arguing that just as men often claim they can gauge other men, she and other women can discern the motives of women around him. She added that she makes a conscious effort to keep those with questionable intentions at a distance, reinforcing her protective stance.
While Shresta’s remarks have drawn attention beyond cricket circles, Shreyas’ primary focus remains on the game. He has been appointed India’s T20I captain, taking over from Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 victory. However, the start of Shreyas’ captaincy has been rocky. India endured a challenging spell, losing the Ireland series 2-0 and failing to secure a win in their ongoing five-match T20I series against England. With a string of winless matches, it marks an unprecedented drought in India’s T20I history under a new leadership.
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