The reunion with Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Punjab Kings, is anticipated to be a significant factor in the team’s performance. Ponting, who has worked with Iyer during his stint at Delhi Capitals, praised Iyer’s leadership: “Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver.” This duo’s past success, notably taking Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final, is expected to be a foundation for Punjab’s aspirations in IPL 2025.
PBKS invested heavily not only in Iyer but also in players like Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and Arshdeep Singh, aiming for a balanced side with both experience and youthful exuberance. The team’s strategy seems to be leveraging Iyer’s leadership to maximize this new lineup’s potential, focusing on aggressive play and strategic acumen.
With Iyer at the helm, Punjab Kings fans are hopeful that this could be the season they finally clinch the elusive IPL trophy. His record as a captain, combined with his dynamic batting prowess, positions him as the ideal leader to navigate the team through the high-pressure environment of the IPL.