Leadership Changes in Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the captain for the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. This decision marks Iyer as the 17th captain of the team. In the previous season, Shikhar Dhawan led the team, while Sam Curran and Jitesh Sharma also took on captaincy roles.
Punjab Kings’ Captains Over the Years
The first captain of Punjab Kings was Yuvraj Singh in the inaugural season of 2008. He led the team in 29 matches. Kumar Sangakkara, a Sri Lankan legend, later took over the captaincy, leading the team in 13 matches. Since then, various players have been given the opportunity to captain the team.
List of Punjab Kings’ Captains
1. Yuvraj Singh
2. Kumar Sangakkara
3. Mahela Jayawardene
4. Adam Gilchrist
5. David Hussey
6. George Bailey
7. Virender Sehwag
8. David Miller
9. Murali Vijay
10. Glenn Maxwell
11. Ravi Ashwin
12. KL Rahul
13. Mayank Agarwal
14. Shikhar Dhawan
15. Sam Curran
16. Jitesh Sharma
17. Shreyas Iyer (for IPL 2025)
Shreyas Iyer’s Appointment and Expectations
Punjab Kings acquired Shreyas Iyer in the mega auction for IPL 2025 for a record-breaking price of Rs 26.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. With this significant investment, the team is likely to expect a strong performance from Iyer, potentially leading them to their first title.
Punjab Kings’ Performance in IPL 2024
In the previous season, IPL 2024, Punjab Kings had a disappointing performance, failing to qualify for the playoffs. The team won only 5 out of 14 league matches, losing 9, and finished the tournament in 9th position in the points table.