# Shreyas Iyer finally recognises fan from 2015 photo in viral clip

2026-10-09T03:51:07+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

A fan approached Shreyas Iyer with a 2015 photograph, and the India batsman initially puzzled before recognising the supporter. The old Mumbai T20 League clip has resurfaced online, drawing warm reactions. Iyer jokingly said, 'Abhi tera chehra yaad aaya mereko. Daadhi aagayi hai' (Now I remember your face. You've grown a beard), noting how the fan's appearance had changed. The clip gained traction ahead of the second T20I between India and West Indies at Ranchi on 9 October, with India leading the series 1-0.

## Coverage

Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
- abplive.com (neutral report) <https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/shreyas-iyer-priceless-reaction-fan-brings-back-10-year-old-photo-watch-video-1870459>
  Leads with the viral moment, adds series context and Iyer's captaincy.
- crictracker.com (neutral report) <https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/watch-shreyas-iyer-recognises-fan-after-nearly-a-decade-in-heartwarming-viral-clip-1808/>
  Focuses on the emotional reunion, includes FAQ and no series context.

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.

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