Cricket fans have gathered in Lucknow for the esteemed Irani Cup, and off the field, Shreyas Iyer has already left a lasting impression. Iyer demonstrated his kindness during a warm-up at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Iyer stopped training to hand out cold drinks to the kids from the neighbourhood who were gathered outside the stadium as the temperature rose sharply. Iyer’s dedication to building relationships with fans was demonstrated by this genuine gesture that won over the hearts of bystanders.
The young fans, who anxiously looked up to their cricketing idol, were genuinely touched by Iyer’s goodwill. They both smiled from this brief exchange, which also served to confirm Iyer’s reputation as a modest and grounded person. Iyer’s kind gesture has created a pleasant atmosphere for the Irani Cup by serving as a reminder to everyone that cricket’s true spirit transcends the playing field.
Shreyas Iyer Promotes Joy In Lucknow By Hiding Cold Drinks:
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Indian Batsman Shreyas Iyer couldn’t resist the chance to provide some respite to the kids observing from the other side of the boundary on a scorching day with temperatures topping 32 degrees Celsius and humidity around 75%. Upon spotting them during practice, he approached the children while subtly concealing bottles of cold beverages within his T-shirt.
Around 12:30 PM, Iyer and teammate Prithvi Shaw were fielding at slip when the incident happened. He made his way over to the kids, gave them the drinks, and encouraged them to have fun while getting the refreshments from a neighbouring cart. It’s hot, so stay lighthearted, he said.
Iyer thought of the poor kids who were suffering from the heat and decided to give them a cold drink by hiding it under the practice equipment. His kind deed has gone viral on the internet. Iyer too had to deal with the heat in the stadium.
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