Former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer has been officially announced as the new leader of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the upcoming IPL 2025 season. The announcement came during a unique reveal on the popular reality show Bigg Boss 18, where megastar Salman Khan announced the major development.
Not a surprising move by PBKS: Shreyas Iyer only deserving candidate
This is a big news for Punjab Kings fans! The team has just announced Shreyas Iyer as their new captain, and it’s a game-changer. Iyer’s got the winning touch, having led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third IPL title last season. That kind of championship-winning experience is exactly what PBKS need to take their game to the next level.
And it’s clear the team is committed to making it work, having invested a whopping ₹26.75 crore in Iyer’s services during the IPL Mega auction 2025. That’s a significant chunk of change, but if anyone’s worth it, it’s Iyer. He has that winning mentality and could be a face of the team for years to come. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, who’s worked with Iyer before, thinks he’s an excellent choice. “He’s a great guy and a great player,” Ponting said. “He’ll be an excellent leader for our team.” High praise indeed from a cricket legend like Ponting.
But Iyer’s appointment is just the start of a major overhaul for the Punjab Kings. They entered the IPL 2025 mega auction with an exorbitant purse of Rs 110.50 crore.
List of PBKS IPL captains over the years
PlayerSpanMatchesWonLost%WYuvraj Singh 2008-200929171258.62Kumar Sangakkara 2010-2010133923.07Mahela Jayawardene2010-20101010.00Adam Gilchrist 2011-201334171750.00David Hussey2012-2013126650.00George Bailey2014-201535181751.42Virender Sehwag2015-20151000.00David Miller2016-201661516.66Murali Vijay2016-201683537.50Glenn Maxwell2017-2017147750.00Ravi Ashwin2018-201928121642.85KL Rahul2020-202127111440.74Mayank Agarwal2021-2022147750.00Shikhar Dhawan2022-2023124833.33Sam Curran 2023-202332166.66Shreyas Iyer*2025-––––Bigg Boss host Salman Khan confirms Shreyas Iyer appointment as PBKS captain for IPL 2025 Inside Sport India.
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