Sana Makbul has grabbed attention online after a candid statement during a recent interview quickly went viral across social media. The television personality, known for her appearances in reality shows and entertainment projects, opened up about her admiration for the popular Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer while speaking to the paparazzi media portal Filmygyan. Her comments immediately sparked reactions among cricket fans, especially with the IPL 2026 season currently at a crucial stage.
Sana Makbul opens up about her admiration for Shreyas Iyer
During the interview, Sana revealed that she has a soft spot for cricketers and particularly mentioned being impressed by one of Iyer’s recent catches on the field. The actress admitted that she would gladly accept the opportunity to go out on a date with the stylish middle-order batter if he ever asked her.
Sana’s playful remarks instantly went viral across social media platforms, with clips from the interaction being widely shared among fans. Her candid response and cheerful tone added to the excitement surrounding the moment.
Here’s the video:
Sana Makbul reveals that she is open to date Cricketer Shreyas lyer.😭 pic.twitter.com/rhhyTlqJpL
— Sumit (@beingsumit01) May 22, 2026
Iyer dealing with pressure-filled IPL 2026 campaign
While the internet enjoys the viral interaction, Iyer remains fully focused on an important phase of IPL 2026 with Punjab Kings (PBKS). The franchise’s playoff hopes are hanging by a thread after a dramatic dip in form during the second half of the season. PBKS had once looked like genuine title contenders and even topped the points table earlier in the campaign. However, a string of poor results has pushed them down to fifth place with 13 points from 13 matches.
Their upcoming clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has now turned into a virtual knockout fixture. A defeat would officially end Punjab’s hopes of qualifying for the playoffs but despite the team’s struggles, Iyer has continued to contribute consistently with the bat. The right-hander has scored 397 runs in 12 innings at an average above 44 while maintaining a strike rate of over 160 this season.
Once the IPL concludes, Iyer will quickly switch focus to international cricket. The Indian batter has already been named as vice-captain for India’s upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan national cricket team. The three-match ODI series is scheduled to begin in Dharamsala on June 14, with Iyer expected to play a key leadership role alongside the senior core of the Indian side.
