Shreyas Iyer appointed PBKS captain ahead of IPL 2025

Star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the IPL 2025 season. The announcement was made on the reality TV show Bigg Boss where Shreyas Iyer along with his PBKS teammates Shashank Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal made a guest appearance. 

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Shreyas Iyer became the second-most expensive player in the history of IPL when he was snapped up for a whopping INR 26.75 crore by the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 auction. There was a huge bidding war between PBKS and the Delhi Capitals and it was PBKS who had the winning bid. 

"I am honoured that the team has reposed its faith in me. I am looking forward to working again with coach [Ricky] Ponting," Iyer was quoted as saying in a release. 

"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."

"Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver," PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting said. 

"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.”

Shreyas Iyer is among only 8 captains to have won the IPL

Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title last year and has worked with Ricky Ponting at Delhi Capitals. At DC, Shreyas made it to the final in the 2020 edition where they lost to eventual champions Mumbai Indians. 

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Ponting has played a vital role in getting Iyet at PBKS and has expressed his keenness to work with the star Indian batter. 

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