 "Shreyas Iyer has been announced as the new skipper of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season. Image credit: Wordswork")
Shreyas Iyer has been named as the new skipper of Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2025 season. The official announcement was made during an episode of actor Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 18 on Sunday. At the IPL 2025 mega auction in Saudi Arabia last year, Iyer was acquired for a whopping amount of Rs 26.75 crore , making him the second costliest-ever IPL player after Rishabh Pant (Rs 27 crore to Lucknow Super Giants).
Iyer had led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third IPL title in 2024 and the Punjab Kings will hope that the 30-year-old can end the team’s trophy drought this year.
‘Looking forward to working again with coach Ponting’: Iyer
“I am honoured that the team has reposed its faith in me. I am looking forward to working again with Coach Ponting. The team looks strong, with a great mix of potential and proven performers. I hope to repay the faith shown by the management to deliver our maiden title,” Iyer said via a press release.
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer have previously worked together when the duo were at Delhi Capitals (DC). “Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver. I have enjoyed my time with Iyer in the past in IPL, and I look forward to working with him again. With his leadership and the talent in the squad, I am excited about the seasons ahead,” said Ponting. Punjab Kings CEO Santosh Menon hoped that under the leadership of Iyer and the guidance of Ponting, Punjab Kings would win their maiden IPL title this year.
“Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver. I have enjoyed my time with Iyer in the past in IPL, and I look forward to working with him again. With his leadership and the talent in the squad, I am excited about the seasons ahead,” he said.
Impact Shorts
More ShortsIn IPL 2024, Iyer scored 351 runs from 14 matches at an average and strike-rate of 39 and 146.86, including two fifties.