The Dark Side of Digital Fandom: Rising Abuse Against Cricketers and Their Families
Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta Iyer, publicly condemned a wave of vitriolic online abuse directed at her family following the Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) narrow exit from the 2026 IPL playoffs. The incident, which occurred earlier this week, highlights a disturbing escalation in toxic behavior where professional sports outcomes are now regularly met with coordinated harassment campaigns…