Shreyas Iyer's Close Call with Fan's Dog Goes Viral

A Surprising Encounter at the Airport

In a humorous yet slightly alarming incident, Indian cricket star and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer found himself in a precarious situation recently. Just before the ODI series against New Zealand, a fan's pet dog unexpectedly lunged at him at the airport, but thanks to Shreyas's quick reflexes, he managed to avoid being bitten.

The amusing moment was captured on video and has since gone viral. The footage shows Shreyas exiting the airport while signing autographs for fans. Suddenly, a female fan approached him, cradling her small Pomeranian. As Shreyas reached out to pet the dog, it unexpectedly snapped at him. He swiftly pulled his hand back and smiled as he moved away, all of which was recorded on camera and is now trending across platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

Fans have flooded the comments section with reactions. One remarked, "Shreyas's timing is impeccable, both on and off the field!" while another jokingly suggested, "The dog must have been conducting a fitness test!" Shreyas handled the situation with grace, earning praise for his calm demeanor.

This incident took place in January 2026, during Shreyas's recovery from a spleen injury as he made his comeback to the ODI team. Fortunately, he was unharmed by the dog's attack, but the video has sparked considerable discussion among cricket enthusiasts.