Punjab Kings Three-Word Post for Shreyas Iyer After Asia Cup 2025 Snub Goes Viral
The announcement of India’s T20I squad for the Asia Cup 2025 has created a massive storm among cricket fans. While most selections were on expected lines, one big omission has left fans stunned – Shreyas Iyer.
Despite having an extraordinary IPL season and being one of India’s most consistent performers in recent tournaments, Iyer was not named in the 15-member squad led by Suryakumar Yadav. To make matters worse, he did not even find a place among the five standby players. Punjab Kings
This unexpected snub has drawn strong reactions from fans, experts, and even franchises. Among them, his IPL team Punjab Kings (PBKS) made headlines with their three-word social media post that went viral instantly.
Punjab Kings’ Viral Post for Iyer
Soon after the squad announcement, Punjab Kings took to their official X (Twitter) handle and posted a short yet powerful message for their skipper Shreyas Iyer.. Punjab Kings
👉 “Always with you.”
The post was a clear show of support for Iyer, who played a record-breaking season for PBKS in IPL 2025. The message quickly went viral, with fans praising the franchise for standing by their captain during a difficult time.
Supporters flooded the comments section, calling the snub “unfair” and questioning the selectors’ decision.
Shreyas Iyer’s Record-Breaking IPL 2025 Season
Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion has surprised many because of the kind of form he showed in IPL 2025. Leading Punjab Kings from the front, he became only the third batter in IPL history to score more than 600 runs in a season with a strike-rate above 175.
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Matches: 14
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Runs: 621
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Strike-rate: 178.2
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Fifties: 6
His fearless batting and consistency played a crucial role in PBKS’ campaign, and many believed this performance had sealed his return to India’s T20I side. Punjab Kings
Iyer’s Champions Trophy 2025 Heroics
Iyer was not just impressive in the IPL. He also shone on the international stage earlier this year in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where India lifted the trophy. Punjab Kings
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He was India’s highest run-getter in the tournament.
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His composed batting under pressure guided India through tough matches.
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He played a match-winning knock in the semifinal, which was widely praised.
Given such performances, cricket experts and fans were convinced that Iyer would be part of the Asia Cup squad.
Selectors’ Call: No Place for Iyer
The selectors, however, went in a different direction. The middle-order spots were given to players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson, with Virat Kohli also set to bat at No.3.
Reports suggest that selectors were looking for more flexible batting options and all-rounders for UAE conditions, which may have gone against Iyer. Still, the decision not to include him even as a standby has shocked many. Punjab Kings
Fan Outrage on Social Media
Within minutes of the squad announcement, social media was flooded with reactions:
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“How can India ignore a batter in such red-hot form?” wrote one user.
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“Shreyas Iyer carried India in the Champions Trophy, and now he is dropped. Ridiculous,” said another.
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Memes, debates, and polls questioning the selectors’ decision trended across platforms.
The Punjab Kings’ post became the center of this storm, symbolizing the fans’ disappointment.
What’s Next for Shreyas Iyer?
With the Asia Cup scheduled from September 9 to 28, 2025 in the UAE, Iyer will be watching from the sidelines. However, his form and consistency mean he will remain in the selection radar for upcoming series, including the 2026 T20 World Cup. Punjab Kings
Experts believe Iyer will have to keep scoring runs in domestic cricket and international opportunities that come his way in ODIs and Tests.
Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar also voiced support for Iyer, stating:
“Shreyas Iyer is too good a player to be sitting out. His time will come again very soon.”
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