The Punjab Kings have officially appointed Shreyas Iyer as their captain for the upcoming IPL 2025 season, set to begin in March. Iyer, who was acquired during the IPL auction in December 2024, will reunite with head coach Ricky Ponting in his new role.
Shreyas Iyer’s Vision for Punjab Kings
Expressing gratitude, Iyer said:
“I am honoured that the team has reposed its faith in me. I am looking forward to working again with Coach Ponting. The team looks strong, with a great mix of potential and proven performers. I hope to repay the faith shown by the management to deliver our maiden title.”
Ricky Ponting’s Confidence in Iyer
Ponting, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, praised Iyer’s cricketing acumen, stating:
“Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven capabilities as captain will enable the team to deliver. I have enjoyed my time with Iyer in the past in IPL, and I look forward to working with him again. With his leadership and the talent in the squad, I am excited about the seasons ahead.”
Franchise Goals and Iyer’s Leadership
Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon highlighted the alignment of Iyer’s vision with the franchise’s aspirations:
“We had identified Shreyas as our captain and were delighted with the auction result. He has already proven himself to master the format, and his vision for the team aligns perfectly with our goals. With him and Ponting joining hands again, we are confident our team has a solid leadership group to guide us to our first title.”
Shreyas Iyer’s Stellar 2024
Iyer had an exceptional 2024, achieving multiple milestones:
- Part of the Mumbai team that won the Ranji Trophy and Irani Trophy.
- Captained the Kolkata Knight Riders to their IPL 2024 title.
- Led Mumbai to their second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Punjab Kings Squad for IPL 2025
Here’s a breakdown of the Punjab Kings squad:
Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer
- Shashank Singh (retained)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Harnoor Singh Pannu
- Priyansh Arya
- Pyla Avinash
Wicketkeepers:
- Josh Inglis
- Vishnu Vinod
- Prabhsimran Singh (retained)
All-rounders:
- Glenn Maxwell (spin)
- Marcus Stoinis (pace)
- Marco Jansen (pace)
- Harpreet Brar (spin)
- Azmatullah Omarzai (pace)
- Aaron Hardie (pace)
- Musheer Khan (spin)
- Suryansh Shedge (pace)
Spinners:
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Pravin Dubey
Fast Bowlers:
- Arshdeep Singh (RTM)
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yash Thakur
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Kuldeep Sen
- Xavier Bartlett
With a strong roster and experienced leadership, the Punjab Kings are aiming to claim their maiden IPL title this season. Fans eagerly await the synergy between Iyer and Ponting as they guide the team through the tournament.