Shreyas Iyer gets in a fight [Source: screengrab/Instagram]Shreyas Iyer seems to be making amends for his torrid beginnings as India’s T20I captain. After suffering demoralising T20I series defeats in Ireland and England, the cricketer has since led the national side to series success against Zimbabwe and Afghanistan.However, his improved fortunes on the field aside, Iyer recently found himself at the centre of an unexpected altercation with a fan. The incident occurred in Delhi earlier this week after India’s third and final T20I of the series against Afghanistan on Thursday, September 17.Shreyas Iyer fights with a fan, gets backed by Ishan Kishan and Shivam DubeIn a video circulating on social media, Indian T20I captain Shreyas Iyer can be seen quarrelling with an unseen fan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on September 17.In the video, the cricketer is spotted standing near the boundary ropes after the match, accompanied by national teammates Ishan Kishan and Shivam Dube, as well as several members of the coaching staff.Also Read- Shreyas Iyer-Led India Forced To Accept Asian Games Medals From Mohsin NaqviAt one stage, Iyer is seen angrily pointing towards an unseen fan in the stand, with Ishan Kishan also joining to extend his support for the skipper.Unfortunately, the viral footage does not show the fan involved in the altercation, nor does it make clear what prompted the heated exchange between the two.Shreyas Iyer and co. blank Afghanistan, skipper improves captaincy recordOff-field controversy aside, Shreyas Iyer led the Indian cricket team to a comprehensive 3-0 series win over Afghanistan at home. The cricketer himself scored 48 runs in three innings of the series at an average of 24, which included a cracking cameo in the third T20I.The outcome marked India’s sixth successive T20I win under his leadership, having secured a similar 3-0 outcome in Zimbabwe a couple of months ago. However, his captaincy tenure began on a shoddy note with series whitewashes in Ireland and England.So far, Iyer has captained Team India to six wins and six defeats from 12 completed T20I matches.Shreyas Iyer’s India gear up for Asian Games 2026With comprehensive wins over Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, the Indian cricket team has also attained a positive frame of mind while heading into the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. Under the leadership of Iyer, Team India will start out in the quarterfinal against the runners-up of Group A. The match will be hosted by the Kōrogi Sports Park in Nisshin on September 28 next week.If Iyer’s India wins the match, they will march into the semifinals, set to be played at the same venue on October 1.As defending champions, India will be aiming to carry their winning momentum into the Asian Games and mount another strong title defence. Iyer and his men will hope their recent 3-0 series triumphs provide the ideal platform for a successful campaign in Japan.Also Read- Ajit Agarkar Himself Denies BCCI Contract Extension As Chief Selector
