Shreyas Iyer to Lead Punjab Kings in Upcoming IPL Season
Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings Appoint Shreyas Iyer as Captain
Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) has announced its new captain. The team, owned by Preity Zinta, has appointed Shreyas Iyer as the captain. The Punjab Kings franchise made this announcement in a unique way, revealing it through the TV show Bigg Boss. The announcement was made by show host and actor Salman Khan during the program.
In the show, along with Salman Khan, guests included Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Shashank Singh. They also engaged in fun activities during the episode.
Earlier, a promo of Bigg Boss had hinted that Salman Khan would announce the new captain for Punjab, and it turned out to be true.
Shreyas Led Kolkata to Championship Success
It is noteworthy that in the previous season, Shreyas Iyer captained Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Under his leadership, KKR, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, won their third IPL title after a decade-long wait. However, KKR did not retain Shreyas Iyer.
