- Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has impressed everyone with his captaincy talent recently. After making Kolkata Knight Riders the champion in IPL 2024, he led Mumbai to the title win in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 as captain.
Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has impressed everyone with his captaincy talent in recent times. After making Kolkata Knight Riders the champion in IPL 2024, he led Mumbai to the title win as captain in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024. At the same time, now Shreyas Iyer has got the reward for his performance. He has been given the responsibility of captaincy before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Shreyas Iyer appointed captain ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
Source: ESPN Cricinfo
All the countries have almost completed their preparations for the Champions Trophy starting in February 2025 in Dubai and Pakistan. On January 12, most of the boards also submitted their teams to the ICC. However, the BCCI has not yet announced the Indian team. Due to the commitments of the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, the board has asked for some more time from the ICC. But in the meantime, big news has come out about the dashing batsman Shreyas Iyer. He has been appointed captain before the Champions Trophy 2025.
got command of this team
Actually, after the Champions Trophy 2025, IPL 2025 will be organized in India, for which the franchises are busy preparing their strategies. In this episode, Punjab Kings has announced its captain for the upcoming season. In Salman Khan’s TV show ‘Bigg Boss’, the franchise has handed over the command of the team to Shreyas Iyer. He was bought for Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Reacting to becoming the captain, Shreyas Iyer said that,
“I am honoured that the team has put their faith in me. I look forward to working with coach Ponting again. The team looks strong, with a great mix of potential and performing players. I hope to win my first trophy to repay the faith shown in me by the management.”
𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬 𝐈𝐲𝐞𝐫 ➡️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐞! ©️♥️#CaptainShreyas #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/EFxxWYc44b
— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) January 12, 2025
The head coach said this
Ricky Ponting, who will play the role of head coach for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024, will now be seen working for Punjab Kings. The Preity Zinta-owned franchise chose him for the post of head coach. At the same time, stating the decision of Shreyas Iyer to become the captain, he said that ,
“Shreyas has a great mind for the game. His abilities as a captain will enable the team to perform. I have spent my time with Iyer in the IPL before and I am looking forward to working with him again. With his leadership and the talent in the team, I am excited about the upcoming season.”
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