NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), expressed his excitement and pride in announcing Shreyas Iyer as the team’s new captain. Ponting commended Iyer's leadership skills and extensive experience, highlighting his remarkable track record.
In a video shared by the official X handle of Punjab Kings, Ponting stated, "Hi all Punjab Kings fans, it's Ricky Ponting here. It gives me great pleasure today to formally announce Shreyas Iyer as our captain going forward. He's a great player, he's a great leader, he's got great experience, he's last year's IPL winning captain and we've worked together for a long time. Bring on this year, I can't wait."
The right-handed batter was acquired by the franchise for a massive Rs 26.75 crore at the November 2024 auctions and will team up once again with head coach Ponting to lead the side.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings made a strong showing at the IPL 2025 auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, successfully assembling a well-balanced squad featuring both Indian and international talent.
Under Ponting's leadership, the franchise embraced a fresh strategy, assembling a revamped squad by selecting the finest talent available at the auction.
The team has brought together a blend of seasoned Indian players, including Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Harpreet Brar, all of whom possess significant IPL experience. Complementing the Indian core are top international talents such as Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Lockie Ferguson.
In addition, the franchise has invested in promising young domestic players like Suryansh Shedge, Pyla Avinash, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Pannu, Pravin Dubey, and Priyansh Arya, focusing on long-term growth. The team's extensive scouting efforts played a crucial role in identifying these future stars.
Ponting praised the management's diligent behind-the-scenes work that contributed to the successful auction strategy.
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