The star India Nationwide Cricket Crew batter Shreyas Iyer has stated that his subsequent huge purpose is to win the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Shreyas Iyer acknowledged that he’s ‘tremendous excited’ to be part of Punjab Kings (PBKS) within the Indian Premier League (IPL) and added that he’s aiming to finish the title drought of the franchise.
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Shreyas Iyer acquired by KKR for INR 26.75 crore
Shreyas Iyer guided the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third title within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Nevertheless, he was launched by the franchise forward of the IPL 2025 mega public sale.
It was anticipated that he could be purchased by the Delhi Capitals (DC) on the public sale, however that did not occur and the Punjab Kings acquired his companies for a whopping INR 26.75 crore.
PBKS entered the mega public sale with the largest purse, they usually constructed the squad from scratch. With new head coach Ricky Ponting on the helm, they managed to construct a good squad.
Ponting and Iyer share an ideal bond, and the duo took Delhi Capitals (DC) to the Indian Premier League (IPL) last in 2020, the place they sadly misplaced to the Mumbai Indians (MI).
Speaking extra about different main acquisitions of Punjab Kings, the franchise additionally roped in Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal for INR 18 crore every.
It has been a surreal feeling after profitable SMAT – Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer, who’s prone to be formally named the skipper of the Punjab Kings very quickly, has been going by way of a good time in his profession as he has received 4 trophies this season, with the newest one being the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
In a video shared by the Punjab Kings (PBKS), Iyer stated that they labored actually arduous for the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy triumph.
“It has been a surreal feeling after profitable SMAT. A whole lot of arduous work went on behind the scenes, and the boys had been large of their efficiency. Now, we’re finished with this half and shifting on to the following huge factor, which is IPL. I am tremendous excited to be a part of Punjab Kings and may’t wait to affix the Punjab Kings household,” Iyer stated in a video posted by the franchise.
My major purpose now could be to win the IPL for Punjab – Shreyas Iyer
Iyer additional stated that profitable the IPL Championship with Punjab Kings has turn out to be his major purpose and added that he, together with Ricky Ponting, is working arduous to realize their purpose.
“It has been an ideal 12 months for me personally, profitable 4 trophies this season. My major purpose now could be to win the IPL for Punjab. I perceive the sensation among the many followers, and with Ricky Ponting coming in, we share an ideal camaraderie from the previous. We might be brainstorming on many facets and hopefully ship from match one,” Iyer added.
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 20, 2024