Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer, who is currently recovering from a serious injury and is away from cricket, has made headlines for a different reason. A video of him lashing out at a security guard is going viral on social media.
Viral video shows angry moment of Shreyas Iyer
In the video, Iyer is seen surrounded by a crowd outside his hotel. Many fans were trying to take selfies and ask for autographs. Meanwhile, instead of clearing the crowd, a security guard is seen reaching out to take a selfie with Iyer. Iyer, irritated by this, sternly retorted, “It’s your job to clear them, brother.” This line, and the entire video, was widely shared on social media, sparking a debate about the negligence of security around star players.
The video clearly shows that fans had gathered very close around Iyer, making it difficult for him to move forward. In such a situation, the security guard’s request for a selfie could have escalated the situation even further. Fans say that exposing a player recovering from a serious injury to such a crowd is extremely risky.
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The video has once again exposed the vagaries of player security. For a player who is recovering from a serious injury and undergoing surgery to be trapped in a crowd, and for security to ask for a selfie, shows a lack of professionalism. Fans and cricket experts alike are calling for tightened security protocols following this incident.
Iyer was recently injured in the Sydney ODI against Australia. He fell awkwardly while fielding and attempted a catch, resulting in a severe laceration of his spleen. He subsequently suffered internal bleeding and was admitted to the ICU. He underwent surgery immediately and then spent a few days in the ICU. He is now expected to take at least four months to fully recover.
