Iceland Cricket, which is famous for its light-hearted and often irreverent commentary on the sport, has again been making news by putting out a satirical "IPL 2025 Frauds and Scammers XI" on social media. Presented as a tongue-in-cheek criticism, the pseudo team includes top players who, in their opinion, have underachieved in the current IPL 2025 season. Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is leading the charge, and he has been jokingly appointed as the captain of the team. Advertisment It was posted on a rainy Reykjavík day and captioned, "On a rain day in Reykjavik, we give you our Indian Premier League 2025 frauds and scammers team," signaling its plainly satirical intention. Although full of jokes, the post created a buzz around the cricket fraternity with most widely discussing and arguing about it with varied opinions. Also Read: IPL 2025: Singh's father undergoes dialysis 3 times per week, but son's IPL games put a smile on his face Inclusion of players such as Pant and Iyer seems to be made on the basis of their poor stats. Pant, back from a lengthy layoff for injuries in competitive cricket, has hit just 128 runs in 11 games at a strike rate less than 100—way short of the expectations from a star batter. Venkatesh Iyer too has hit just 142 runs in that number of innings. Both players were among the most expensive buys in the 2025 auction as well, which gives the satire even more relevance. AdvertismentThe satirical lineup has evoked mixed reactions. Some commentators and fans enjoyed the satire as a way of light-hearted criticism and an interesting spin on player performances. Others warned that such descriptions—particularly using the terms "fraud" and "scammer"—were damaging, especially when aimed at athletes going through slump or recovery periods from injuries. Despite the divided reception, Iceland Cricket's tweet has managed to get everyone talking. In a season where performances are being questioned more than ever before, this tongue-in-cheek remark highlights the intense pressure atmosphere of the IPL and the fine line between fanhood and criticism. See post from Iceland Cricket below: Advertisment