Shreyas Iyer autographed a fan poster with the words ‘Sarpanch Saab’ on it. The star athlete was driving when a group of supporters approached him unexpectedly. Iyer agreed, stopped his car, and signed the poster to brighten the fan’s day. He eventually drove away, cheered on by the fans who had come to see him.
The star player has had a fantastic year, during which he has accomplished a lot, particularly as captain. After being pulled from the BCCI’s Central Contracts, Iyer won the IPL with Kolkata Knight Riders, followed by the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Ranji Trophy, and Irani Trophy in 2024/25.
Shreyas was sold for a staggering INR 26.75 crores in the IPL Auctions 2025, making him the second highest-paid player. He had a fantastic season with Punjab Kings in the 18th edition of the greatest cricket league, guiding them to their first final since 2014 and scoring over 600 runs at a strike rate of over 170.
Watch the viral Shreyas Iyer poster here:
Shreyas Iyer gave an autograph to a fan of Sarpanch Sahab poster. ❤️pic.twitter.com/96JRVmXgZm
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 11, 2025
Why is Shreyas Iyer referred to as ‘Sarpanch Saab’ by fans?
In addition, the star batter played an important role in India’s middle order throughout the Champions Trophy 2025 campaign. Iyer’s performance and reappearance were recognised by spectators, and as a result, he has since gained a large following.
Iyer, who ensured that the Kings enjoyed one of their best seasons, was dubbed ‘Sarpanch Saab’ by the supporters, which translates to ‘Leader’ in a polite manner. The identical term was used in the fan’s poster, which was discovered in the video that went viral on social media.
Iyer competes in the Mumbai T20 League, where he leads the Sobo Mumbai Falcons, who have had a successful season, reaching the finals. This is Iyer’s second consecutive appearance in a T20 final.
