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Shreyas Iyer left 'gobsmacked, dumbstruck' on being picked by PBKS for INR 26.75
Shreyas Iyer says he was “gobsmacked” when Punjab Kings picked him up for INR 26.75 crore in the IPL mega auction.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 07:53 PM IST
"I would always rate myself 10/10...": Iyer on his T20 skillset ahead of IPL 2025
In 51 T20Is for India, Iyer has made 1,104 runs at an average of 30.66, with a strike rate of over 136. He has made eight fifties in 47 innings, with best score of 74*. In 223 T20s, he has scored 5,974 runs at an average of 33.00, with a strike rate of 133.64. He has three centuries and 37 fifties in 217 innings, with best score of 147.
Published on Jan 13, 2025 07:17 PM IST
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"Was gobsmacked, did not want to stay in front of TV...": Iyer on massive IPL bid by Punjab Kings
Iyer had a memorable 2024 despite being removed from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) central contract due to an alleged lack of commitment towards red-ball cricket. One of the biggest highlights of 2024 for Iyer was being picked by PBKS for ₹26.75 crores. This briefly made him the most expensive player in the cash-rich league's history, before Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) decided to free up ₹27 crores from their purse to get the services of superstar wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant.
Published on Jan 13, 2025 05:39 PM IST
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"He's a great leader": Ricky Ponting excited to work with Shreyas Iyer again
The newly appointed head coach of Indian Premier League (IPL) side Punjab Kings (PBKS), Ricky Ponting, expressed his enthusiasm and pride in naming Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of the team. Ponting praised Iyer's leadership and experience, noting his impressive track record.
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 05:20 PM IST
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"Feeling ecstatic": Shreyas Iyer expresses gratitude as new Punjab Kings captain
Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed captain of Indian Premier League (IPL) team Punjab Kings (PBKS), expressed his excitement and gratitude following his appointment. Iyer thanked the fans, team owners, and coaches for placing their trust in him as captain. In a video shared by the official X handle of Punjab Kings, Iyer said, "Feeling ecstatic. Thank you so much to the fans and the owners and the coaches for believing in me, for trusting in me as the captain. We know what the team has been through in the past few years, but this time we'll put in our full efforts to ensure that we perform at our best level possible. Obviously, all of us would enjoy and cherish the moment together."
Updated on Jan 13, 2025 03:15 PM IST
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