Shreyas Iyer’s appointment as captain of the Punjab Kings for IPL 2025 brings a wealth of leadership experience and recent success to the franchise. Notably, he led the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their IPL title in 2024 and previously guided the Delhi Capitals to the final in 2020. This makes him the first Indian cricketer to captain three different IPL teams.
Iyer’s recent domestic performances have been impressive. He captained Mumbai to victory in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and was a key member of their Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy-winning sides.
His reunion with head coach Ricky Ponting, under whom he led the Delhi Capitals to their first-ever IPL final in 2020, gives the Punjab Kings a strategic advantage. Ponting has expressed confidence in Iyer’s leadership abilities, stating that his proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver.
With Iyer at the helm and a strong squad, the Punjab Kings aim to secure their maiden IPL title this season. His leadership and recent track record could propel the team to new heights in IPL 2025.
