Shreyas Iyer was announced as the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 30-year-old was acquired for a whopping Rs. 26.75 crore in the mega-auction that took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Expressing his gratitude, Shreyas stated, “I am honored by the team’s trust in me and am excited to work with coach Ponting again. The team shows promise with a perfect blend of potential and experienced players. I aim to repay the management’s faith by delivering our first title.”
Shreyas, along with Yuzvendra Chahal and Shashank Singh, made an appearance on the sets of Bigg Boss 18, where he was officially announced as the captain of Punjab Kings for the IPL 2025 season. Previously, Shreyas led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling final held at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai in May 2024.
Despite being released by KKR before the mega-auction, Shreyas became the second-most expensive player in IPL history. He first took on the role of captain in 2018 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals), making history by leading two different teams to the IPL final. Additionally, Shreyas led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy last year.
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