Shreyas Iyer Joins Punjab Kings for Record ₹26.75 Crore Ahead of IPL 2025

The star cricketer aims to secure Punjab Kings' maiden IPL title under the guidance of new head coach Ricky Ponting.

Shreyas Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, making him the franchise's most expensive player.
Iyer is coming off a successful year, winning four trophies, including leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title and Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
The 30-year-old expressed excitement about reuniting with Ricky Ponting, who was recently appointed as Punjab Kings' head coach, citing their strong camaraderie from their time at Delhi Capitals.
Iyer emphasized his focus on helping Punjab Kings win their first-ever IPL trophy and delivering strong performances from the very first match.
The revamped Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025 also includes notable additions such as Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, and Marcus Stoinis.