Shreyas Iyer He has officially taken over as captain of Punjab Kings for the IPL 2025 season. The big news comes right after he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to the IPL title in 2024. Surprisingly, KKR released him after such a successful season. However, Punjab Kings did not waste any time and snapped up the Mumbai outfit for INR 26.75 Crores in the 2025 mega auction.
An excellent 12 months for Iyer
The 30-year-old has had a fantastic year in various formats of domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League. Apart from leading KKR to IPL glory, Iyer led Mumbai to victory in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He was also a key member of Ranji Trophy and Iranian Cup-winning side Mumbai.
Iyer expressed his happiness at taking up the new role at Punjab Kings. “I am honored that the team has placed their trust in me. I am looking forward to working again with coach Ponting. The team looks strong, with a great mix of potential and proven players. I hope to repay the trust shown by the management to deliver our maiden title,” Iyer said.
Reuniting with Ricky Ponting
Shreyas Iyer appointed to the post Kings of Punjab He was brought back by the captaincy under the supervision of Ricky Ponting, who is currently the head coach of the team. If this sounds familiar, it's because the two have history – they previously teamed up for Delhi Capitals and took the franchise to their first ever IPL final in 2020.
Ponting didn't hold back in his enthusiasm either. He praised Iyer's leadership skills and made it clear that he was looking forward to working with him again.
“Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven abilities as a leader will enable the team to achieve success. I have enjoyed my time with Iyer in the past in the IPL, and I look forward to working with him again. With his leadership and the talent in the team, I am excited for the seasons ahead,” Ponting said. .
Punjab Kings are aiming for their maiden IPL title
Punjab Kings are yet to win their first IPL trophy. They came close to the title in 2014. But they lost to KKR in the final. However, Satish Menon, CEO of PBKS, believes bringing in Shreyas Iyer could turn around their fortunes.
“We have identified Shreyas as our captain and were delighted with the outcome of the auction. He has already proven his ability to master the format, and his vision for the team aligns perfectly with our goals. With him teaming up with Ponting once again, we are confident that our team has a strong leadership group to lead us to our maiden title,” Menon said. “.
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