IPL 2025: Punjab Kings chose new captain, Salman Khan announced the name on the sets of Bigg Boss – shreyas iyer to lead punjab kings in ipl 2025

Chandigarh: IPL franchise Punjab Kings has decided to make veteran batsman Shreyas Iyer its captain. Bollywood superstar Salman Khan announced this in the reality TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ on Sunday. To make it more exciting for the fans, Iyer, Shashank Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were present with Salman on the sets of the show.

In the auction in December 2024, the franchise had bought 30-year-old Iyer for a huge amount of Rs 26 crore 75 lakh. Iyer has expressed his gratitude to the Punjab Kings management after this responsibility. 2024 It has been a great year for Shreyas Iyer. He was part of the Mumbai team that won the Ranji and Irani Trophy. He captained Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2024 IPL campaign. Apart from this, under his leadership Mumbai has won its second Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Shreyas Iyer said, ‘I feel honored that the team has expressed its confidence in me. I look forward to working with Coach Ponting again. The team looks strong, with a great mix of players with potential and good performers. I hope that we will be able to repay the faith shown by the management by winning our first title.

Head coach Ricky said, ‘Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His proven abilities as a captain will enable the team to perform better. I have spent my time with Iyer before in the IPL, and I am looking forward to working with him again. Given his leadership and the talent on the team, I am excited for the upcoming season.