The IPL 2025 public sale witnessed record-breaking bids, with Shreyas Iyer fetching Rs 26.75 crore from Punjab Kings. Later, Rishabh Pant shattered the document with a staggering Rs 27 crore bid by the Lucknow Tremendous Giants. The extreme bidding wars highlighted the immense worth of management and game-winning expertise in T20 cricket.
Shreyas Iyer’s Journey to Punjab Kings
Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to the IPL 2024 title, was bought for Rs 26.75 crore.
Punjab Kings secured him after a fierce bidding battle, making Iyer the second-highest bid in IPL historical past.
His captaincy expertise and constant efficiency in essential matches made him a prized acquisition.
Iyer expressed his pleasure to affix the Punjab Kings household and seemed ahead to the season.
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Shreyas Iyer to Lead PBKS in IPL 2025, Ponting Reveals
Ricky Ponting confirmed Shreyas Iyer because the Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain for IPL 2025.
Iyer was purchased for INR 26.75 crore after intense bidding between PBKS and Delhi Capitals.
Ponting shared he tried contacting Iyer however could not attain him earlier than confirming his management function.
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The Australian coach praised Iyer’s profitable captaincy historical past and up to date efficiency, highlighting his 130-run innings within the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
Ponting additionally addressed PBKS’s determination to not bid for Rishabh Pant, regardless of rumours.
“I have never spoken to him but, Shreyas, about it. I attempted to name him earlier than, however he did not reply his cellphone. So I imply, I’ve labored with him previously. He is been a profitable captain in IPL earlier than. I’ve labored with him for 3 or 4 years at Delhi, and clearly, he is a championship-winning captain from final season. So we have got somebody there that may do the job if that is the best way we resolve to go. So I am delighted to have him again and to be working with him,” Ponting stated.
He defined that the workforce opted for Iyer, acknowledging Pant’s dynamic talents however specializing in their present decisions.
“He is come off a great rating yesterday as properly and get 130 off about 50 balls yesterday. So if he can try this for us within the IPL, I believe we’ll all be fairly completely happy,” the Aussie legend added.
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