An IPL season that follows a mega auction rarely plays out as predicted. With reshaped squads, fresh coaching combinations, and the unpredictability of form and fitness, every franchise starts with more questions than answers. The 2025 edition — the league’s 18th — was no different. It ended with a new champion for the first time … Read more
After securing the win against Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer walked off without much celebration. Shreyas, who played out of his skin to guide PBKS home, shifted his focus immediately to the next task – the grand final on Tuesday. “After the win over … Read more
Shreyas Iyer’s growing maturity and tactical acumen are elevating his game, said Ricky Ponting after Punjab Kings (PBKS) handed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a defeat at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. “He and I are really close off the field. We talk a lot about the game, his batting, and tactics. He’s taking his … Read more
Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that a nets session in Dubai during India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign left him in tears. “The last time I cried properly was during the first practice session of the Champions Trophy because I could not bat well in the nets. I got angry and started crying. I had … Read more
Shreyas Iyer couldn’t have asked for a better start to his captaincy stint with Punjab Kings. On Tuesday, he led his side to a convincing eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants, marking the Kings’ second win on the trot to start IPL 2025. Shreyas’ team is now slotted second in the points table, only behind … Read more