Shreyas Iyer to Anchor No. 3 Spot in IPL 2025: Punjab Kings New Strategy 🏏🔥


Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain, has made it clear that he intends to solidify his place at No. 3 in the batting order during IPL 2025. Having primarily batted at No. 4 in IPL 2024, where he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory, Iyer is now determined to make a mark in a new role.


🏆 Shreyas Iyer’s Journey to No. 3

  •       ✦  IPL 2024 Triumph: Led KKR to an IPL title while batting mostly at No. 4, occasionally dropping to No. 5 or No. 6 when needed.

  •       ✦  Champions Trophy Hero: Played a key role at No. 4 for Team India during their unbeaten Champions Trophy run in Dubai.

  •       ✦  PBKS Leadership: Purchased for INR 26.75 crore ($3.18 million), making him the second-most expensive player in an IPL auction.


🏏 Iyer’s Statement on His Role

      ✦  "If I would want to mark myself at some position in T20, it would be No. 3," Iyer said in a press conference. "This time I'm quite clear about that position. And I'm going to be focusing on that number, as long as the **coach approves of me."


🤝 Reunion with Ricky Ponting

      ✦  Shreyas Iyer will reunite with Ricky Ponting, under whom he previously thrived at Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2019 to 2021. Ponting, now PBKS head coach, was thrilled about securing Iyer as the team’s leader.

      ✦  Ponting on Iyer: "I was desperate to work with Shreyas again. He’s one of the best players I’ve worked with and a great IPL-winning captain. You couldn’t ask for much more."


🔥 Punjab Kings' Home Game Challenge

  •       ✦  PBKS had a disappointing 2024 season, winning only one out of seven home games.

  •       ✦  Ponting’s Vision: “If you are not winning at home, you are not winning the IPL. We’re going to play a dynamic and entertaining brand of cricket.”

  •       ✦  PBKS aims to improve home performances at Mullanpur and Dharamsala.


📌 What This Means for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

        ✅ Strong Batting Line-up: With Iyer at No. 3, PBKS gains a consistent and aggressive anchor.

        ✅ Experienced Captain: Iyer’s leadership experience will help PBKS build a winning strategy.

        ✅ Better Home Performances: PBKS will focus on capitalizing on home advantage.


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