Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer needed to borrow a cameraman’s shoes before the post-match presentation following his side’s dominant 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday, April 19. PBKS successfully defended an enormous 255-run total at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, continuing their unbeaten run in Indian Premier League 2026.
After the sport, Iyer was initially seen on the sector wearing slippers. Nevertheless, regulations set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India don’t allow players to attend post-match presentations in casual footwear or sleeveless jerseys, with violations potentially leading to fines.
A video later went viral on social media showing Iyer requesting a cameraman’s shoes to comply with the dress code rules. Watch the video here:
Shreyas Iyer had forgotten his shoes, and since he needed to go for the post-match presentation, he borrowed the cameraman’s shoes to wear.😂❤️ pic.twitter.com/MdjfeQ9Td0
— 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐢𝐢⁴⁵ (@rushiii_12) April 20, 2026
The Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings are currently sitting at the highest of the Indian Premier League 2026 standings. They’ve secured five wins from six matches to this point, while their game against Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned as a consequence of rain. Iyer, nonetheless, had a quiet outing against Lucknow Super Giants, scoring just five runs off six deliveries.
Explosive innings from Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly powered PBKS to the very best total of the season, as they posted 254/7 of their 20 overs. In reply, LSG finished at 200/5 after their full quota of overs.
Shreyas Iyer lauds Arya–Connolly partnership as ‘jaw-dropping’
Punjab Kings had a shaky start after being asked to bat first, with the in-form Prabhsimran Singh dismissed for a golden duck within the opening over. Nevertheless, Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly steadied the innings with a remarkable 182-run partnership for the second wicket, coming off just 82 balls.
Commending their effort, Shreyas Iyer said in the course of the post-match presentation (via Cricbuzz):
“It was exceptional, initially. Among the shots I saw were jaw-dropping, truthfully speaking. Hitting fast bowlers off the back foot straight, and spinners as well – it takes loads of courage and composure at the identical time, because things can slip at any moment. But the best way they built that partnership, especially in the center overs, it was sensational.”
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