IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer sets sights on title with PBKS
What's the story
Newly acquired Punjab Kings (PBKS) player Shreyas Iyer has set his eyes on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title for his new team. The franchise bought Iyer's services for a whopping ₹26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. The move comes after Iyer's successful stint as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, leading them to their third IPL championship in 2024.
Winning streak
Iyer's successful 2024 season
Iyer's leadership skills were on full display in 2024 as he guided his teams to four major titles. Apart from the IPL trophy with KKR, he also led Mumbai to their second-ever Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) victory. The team triumphed over Madhya Pradesh by five wickets in the final at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. He also won the Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup with Mumbai this year.
Anticipation
Iyer expresses excitement for IPL 2025
Iyer also expressed his excitement for the upcoming IPL season and his new role with PBKS. "It's been a surreal feeling after winning SMAT. A lot of hard work went on behind the scenes, and the boys were tremendous in their performance," he said in a video shared by the franchise. He added, "Now, we are done with this part and moving on to the next big thing, which is IPL."
Championship aim
Iyer's goal for IPL 2025
Iyer is keen to keep his winning streak alive in the IPL 2025 season with PBKS. "It's been a great year for me personally, winning four trophies this season. My main goal now is to win the IPL for Punjab," he said. He also spoke about his excitement to work with newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting, their shared past, and strong camaraderie being an asset.