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Shreyas Iyer secures ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for March 2025
New Delhi, April 15: Indian batter Shreyas Iyer achieved the accolade of the ICC Men's Player of the Month Award for March 2025, surpassing competitors Jacob Duffy and Rachin Ravindra from New Zealand, as per a report from ICC.
How has PBKS' skipper Iyer fared against his former franchise, KKR?
Mullanpur, April 14: As Punjab Kings takes on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer will be locking horns with a unit that he led to their third Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy just during the last season.
IPL 2025: Season dominated by top-order batters so far, number 3's outshine openers
New Delhi, April 14: Every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) brings with it plenty of narratives, rivalries, statistical trends, records and various promising youngsters who are given their first big platform to serve world cricket.
IPL 2025: SRH chasing 246 with 9 balls to spare left Shreyas Iyer amused
Hyderabad, April 13: In a match that produced 492 runs combined in two innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad chasing a target of 246 with nine balls to spare had Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer laughing. The Punjab Kings captain also felt things could have been different in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 if his team had taken two exceptional catches.
Still makes me laugh....: PBKS skipper Iyer stunned by SRH's chase of 246 runs
Hyderabad, April 13: Following his side's loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer was surprised by how fast his opponents managed to chase down a massive target of 246 runs and pointed that his side's fielding and over rotation were not up to the mark.
IPL 2025: We missed our chances, PBKS's Sunil Joshi reflects on their loss to SRH
Hyderabad, April 13: As Punjab Kings suffered their second loss of the season after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, their spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi said they had their chances in the high-scoring slugfest but failed to capitalise on them. After three wins in four matches, PBKS were looking to climb up the standings but suffered an eight-wicket defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis's knock storms Punjab Kings to 245/6 in 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 12: Skipper Shreyas Iyer's fifty and right-hand batter Marcus Stoinis's cameo in the end powered the Punjab Kings (PBKS) side to a massive total of 245/6 in their 20 overs against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Iyer's blazing 82, Stoinis' final-over carnage power PBKS to 245 against SRH
Hyderabad, April 12: Punjab Kings unleashed an all-out assault against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, riding on a blazing half-century from Shreyas Iyer (82) and late fireworks from Marcus Stoinis, who scored 34 in eleven deliveries to reach 245/6 in 20 overs, here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
Preity Zinta in attendance for Punjab Kings clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 12: Actor Preity Zinta, who is the co-owner of Punjab Kings, never misses a chance to watch the match of her team from the stands. On Saturday, she was spotted cheering for the players at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
IPL 2025: Eshan Malinga debuts as Punjab elect to bat against Hyderabad
Hyderabad, April 12: Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Saturday. The 22-year-old Sri Lanka pacer, Eshan Malinga, will make his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing compatriot Kamindu Mendis, whereas Punjab Kings decided to go ahead with the same playing XI.
That innings is one of the closest to my heart: Nehal Wadhera opens up on his maiden IPL fifty against CSK at Cheepauk
New Delhi, April 11: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) left-hand batter Nehal Wadhera recalled one of his most cherished knocks, which came against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during the 2023 edition of the cash-rich league.
Shreyas' confidence is remarkable; being around coach Ponting is a blessing: Nehal Wadhera
New Delhi, April 11: Punjab Kings batter Nehal Wadhera shared his thoughts on working with skipper Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, saying that the confidence the captain carries is remarkable and having a coach like Ponting is a blessing.
'One of the top knocks I have ever seen in IPL': Iyer lauds Priyansh Arya's maiden ton
New Chandigarh, April 9: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer described youngster Priyansh Arya's match-winning maiden IPL ton against Chennai Super Kings as one of the best innings "he has ever seen" in the tournament.
One of top knocks....: PBKS skipper Iyer hails Priyansh's ton after win over CSK
Mullanpur, April 9: Following his side's win over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer hailed Priyansh Arya's knocks as "one of the top knocks" he has seen in the tournament and added that team will continue following its aggressive brand of cricket.
IPL 2025: PBKS win toss, elects to bat first against CSK
Mullanpur, April 8: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Mullanpur on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: PBKS opt to bat first against CSK as both sides field unchanged XIs
New Chandigarh, April 8: Punjab Kings (PBKS) won the toss and opted to bat first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 22 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
Shreyas Iyer among ICC Men's Player of the Month nominees for March 2025
Dubai, April 8: Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is among the players named as contenders for the ICC Men's Player of the Month award for the month of March 2025.
Could not bat well in nets: Shreyas Iyer reveals what left him in tears during Champions Trophy 2025
Chandigarh, April 8: Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer is enjoying his time with the squad, having led the team to two victories in three matches played so far in season 18 of the Indian Premier League.
Shreyas Iyer nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month for March
Dubai, April 8: India star batter Shreyas Iyer along with New Zealand duo Rachin Ravindra and Jacob Duffy have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for March.
I was so angry with myself...: PBKS skipper Iyer reveals last time he cried
Mullanpur, April 7: Ahead of his side's home match against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer revealed an interesting anecdote about his breaking down into tears during preparations for ICC Champions Trophy. The anecdote revealed his immense passion for the game and his aim to get better with every game.
Lockie Ferguson praises Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer's leadership, discusses Punjab Kings' bowling unit and New Zealand's consistency in ICC tournaments
By Diptayan Hazra, Chandigarh, April 7: The New Zealand and Punjab Kings fast bowler, Lockie Ferguson, has shared his thoughts on the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, giving particular credit to the leadership of Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer. Ferguson emphasized how the positive and close-knit environment created by the leaders has significantly impacted the team's success and confidence on the field.
Iyer reveals 'he got angry and cried' after first practice session during Champions Trophy
New Chandigarh, April 7: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, who ended the 2025 Champions Trophy campaign as India’s top scorer, revealed he cried after team India’s first practice ahead of the tournament, which was jointly held in Pakistan and Dubai.
IPL 2025: Struggling CSK look for batting resurgence against Punjab Kings
New Chandigarh, April 7: Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) side in the IPL 2025 fixture at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. After being dealt with a loss in their first home game of the season, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will be hoping to return to winning ways against the struggling five-time champions.
When we're at training...: Bartlett hails wealth of knowledge of PBKS coach Ponting
By Shaurya Dutt, Chandigarh, April 6: Punjab Kings right-arm seamer Xavier Bartlett was full of praise for head coach Ricky Ponting after the completion of the franchise's three matches in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, pointing out his "wealth of knowledge" and calm nature.
That shot was terrible: Sanjay Manjrekar on Shreyas Iyer's dismissal against Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi April 6: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has reflected on Shreyas Iyer's dismissal and the broader impact it had on Punjab Kings' innings against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Chahal calls Shreyas Iyer 'open minded' skipper, says he listens to everyone's advice
New Delhi, April 6: Punjab Kings and India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has hailed Shreyas Iyer as an "open-minded captain," highlighting that he is receptive to advice from everyone in the team. The highest wicket-taker in IPL history also mentioned that Iyer is a captain who is approachable, and any player can go to him whenever they need to.
IPL 2025: Think about the areas where we can do better, says Ponting after PBKS loss to RR
New Delhi, April 6: After Punjab Kings' winning streak in IPL 2025 ended in a 50-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals, head coach Ricky Ponting urged the side to think about the areas where they can do better for the remainder of the tournament.
Could have taken it slower and tried to build partnerships: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer on team's loss against RR
Chandigarh, April 6: Following the loss against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at home, Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer spoke about what went wrong in the clash that led to the defeat in the 18th encounter of the cash-rich league.
IPL 2025: 'It sends wrong message in the dressing room', opines Majarekar on Iyer's dismissal vs RR
New Chandigarh, April 6: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reflected on Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer's dismissal against Rajasthan Royals and its broader impact on the team, saying that the way Iyer was dismissed sends a "wrong message in the dressing room."
IPL 2025: Need a slight hiccup to wake you up, says PBKS captain Iyer post season's first defeat
New Chandigarh, April 6 (IANS Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer claimed the lack of partnerships in the run chase saw Rajasthan Royals hand the home side their first defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. But he still remained optimistic, saying the 'loss will be good' for his side.
PBKS vs RR IPL Match: Preity Zinta in stands as she cheers for her 'Punjabi munde '
Chandigarh, April 5: Bollywood actor and co-owner of Punjab Kings (PBKS) Preity Zinta was spotted in the stands of Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, for her team's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday evening.
IPL 2025: Unbeaten Punjab Kings elect to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals
New Chandigarh, April 5: Punjab Kings have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in Match 18 of the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Punjab Kings win toss; opt to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals
Chandigarh, April 5: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh, on Saturday.
I call it pind...: PBKS skipper Iyer excited to play in Mullanpur, expresses liking for state's 'variety of food'
Mullanpur, April 5: Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer opened up about playing in Punjab ahead of his side's first home Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mullanpur. He appreciated the "cordial" nature of the people and the "variety" of food available in the state.
IPL 2025: Table toppers PBKS look to maintain dominance as they host Samson-led RR
Mullanpur, April 4: Table toppers Punjab Kings will be looking to maintain their winning momentum when they host struggling Rajasthan Royals in match 18 of the IPL 2025 on Saturday evening.
His thought process is always different: Piyush Chawla Praises Shreyas Iyer's Leadership
New Delhi, April 2: Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla praised Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer's leadership in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Speaking on Jio Hotstar, he highlighted Iyer's strategic thinking and the team's well-balanced squad.
IPL 2025: Nick Knight backs PBKS winning formula under Iyer and Ponting
New Delhi, April 2: Former England cricketer Nick Knight believes Punjab Kings (PBKS) have found a winning formula in IPL 2025, with the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting.
Team to watch out for: Kane Williamson praises Punjab Kings' balanced squad and leadership after victory over LSG
New Delhi, April 2: Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson praised the Punjab Kings' balanced squad, cohesive playing style, and strong leadership after their victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Williamson expressed his views while speaking on Jio Hotstar.
IPL 2025: 'His innings was dictating pace of the chase', Williamson lauds Prabhsimran's knock vs LSG
Lucknow, April 2: Former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hailed Prabsimran Singh's impressive knock against Lucknow Super Giants as incredible, saying his innings dictated the pace of the chase in setting a strong foundation for skipper Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera to wrap up the win.
IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG
Lucknow, April 1: Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings delivered a statement performance, bulldozing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by eight wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized the importance of mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all facets of the game.