Shreyas Iyer, the right-handed batter, was a highly sought-after player in the IPL mega auction and was eventually picked up by Punjab Kings for a whopping INR 26.75 crore. He will be reuniting with Ricky Ponting at PBKS, with whom he had previously worked during their time at Delhi Capitals. Shreyas expressed his excitement about working with the World Cup-winning Australian captain once again.
Despite a minor setback at the beginning of the year when he was dropped from BCCI’s Central Contracts list, 2024 turned out to be a successful year for Shreyas. He led Mumbai to victory in the Ranji Trophy, Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title, and was also part of the Irani Cup-winning Mumbai team.
Shreyas is focused on his new challenge of helping Punjab Kings win their maiden IPL trophy. He expressed his eagerness to be a part of the PBKS family and is determined to deliver from the very first match. Recently, he led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The PBKS squad for IPL 2025 includes stellar players like Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, and Marco Jansen, among others. Shreyas Iyer is looking forward to contributing to the team’s success and is determined to help them clinch the IPL trophy.
Overall, Shreyas Iyer is excited about the opportunities that lie ahead with Punjab Kings and is focused on achieving success with the team. He is grateful for the support from fans and is motivated to give his best on the field alongside his teammates.
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