Star Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has been named the new captain of the Punjab Kings for the iPL 2025 season. The right-handed top-order batter who masterminded success for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2024 season will be the captain of the team, owned by Preity Zinta, in the next season.
Punjab Kings bought Iyer in the mega auction of IPL 2025 for Rs. 26.75 crore on the first day of bidding.
As the current captain of the Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer will be tasked with the responsibility of steering his team to the IPL 2025 title, which will start on March 21.
Punjab Kings appointing Iyer as the captain is a big boost for the team, and the fans will be waiting to see how he excels as a captain. Playing under the leadership of Iyer, the Punjab Kings would definitely aim to leave a mark in the IPL 2025 tournament.
Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025
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Punjab Kings have named their new captain as Shreyas Iyer, who was the second-highest bidder in the IPL 2025 auction. This revelation was made on Sunday night on India's reality show Big Boss.
Star cricketer Iyer, who is captain of the Punjab Kings IPL 2025, was among the guests on the show with Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh. For the more, Shreyas Iyer targets winning IPL 2025 as the new captain of Punjab Kings.
“I am honoured that the team has reposed its faith in me. I am looking forward to working again with coach Ricky 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 was quoted as saying in a release.
Iyer will get back again with Ricky Ponting, the former captain of Australia who spent four years as head coach of PBKS. As coach and captain of DC, the two had a productive collaboration.
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