January 12th 2025.
In a stunning move, Punjab Kings have chosen Shreyas Iyer as their captain for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The announcement was made on the popular reality TV show 'Bigg Boss' by none other than Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Fans were in for a treat as Iyer, along with teammates Shashank Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, appeared on the show with Salman to make the announcement even more exciting.
The 30-year-old Iyer expressed his gratitude towards the Punjab Kings management for entrusting him with the captaincy role. He promised to give his all and repay their faith in him. "It is truly an honor to have the team's faith in me. I am excited to work with coach Ricky Ponting again. The team looks strong, with a perfect blend of young potential and experienced players. I hope to lead the team to our first title and make the management proud," said Iyer.
Head coach Ponting also had high praise for Iyer, stating that he has a great understanding of the game and has proven himself as a successful leader in the past. Ponting further added, "I have enjoyed working with Shreyas in the past and I am looking forward to our partnership again. With his leadership and the talented squad we have, I am confident about the upcoming seasons."
CEO of Punjab Kings, Satish Menon, also shared his excitement about Iyer's captaincy and the team's overall performance in the auction. "We had our eyes set on Shreyas as our captain, and we were thrilled with the outcome of the auction. He has already shown his prowess in this format and his vision for the team aligns perfectly with our goals. With him and Ponting at the helm, we have a strong leadership group to guide us towards our first title," said Menon.
In 2024, Iyer had a remarkable year, winning both the Ranji and Irani trophy with Mumbai. He also led Kolkata Knight Riders to victory in the 2024 IPL season. Under his captaincy, Mumbai also won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy for the second time. With such an impressive track record, it was no surprise that Iyer was the top choice for the captaincy role in Punjab Kings.
Speaking of the IPL 2025 auction, Ponting expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance. "The auction was a great success, to say the least. It was a lot of hard work and team effort. Our analysts did a fantastic job providing us with information on local players, while I already had a good understanding of the overseas players," said Ponting.
Punjab Kings will enter the upcoming season with a strong squad, including players like Shreyas Iyer, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and many more. With new head coach Ricky Ponting leading the team, the Kings are determined to make their mark and bring home the coveted IPL title.
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