Cricket

Shreyas Iyer wins hearts with sportsmanship after India’s Afghanistan T20I whitewash, reminds fans of Rahane

September 18, 2026

Shreyas Iyer earned widespread praise for his sporting behavior in the wake of India completing a clean sweep against Afghanistan in their Twenty20 International series.

His courteous actions drew immediate comparisons from cricket supporters to the conduct often shown by fellow national teammate Ajinkya .

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