Iyer, Ricky Ponting and IPL

'Tried to call Shreyas Iyer but didn't answer': Ricky Ponting confirms PBKS captain; reveals reason for no bid for Pant
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting, on Sunday, confirmed Shreyas Iyer will lead the franchise in the2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Ponting's comment came after Iyer was acquired by Punjab for a whopping price of INR 26.
'Shreyas Iyer didn't pick up my call': Ricky Ponting's shocking revelation after star batter strikes gold in IPL auction
Initially, it seemed that the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals were the frontrunners in the race to secure Iyer's services. However, the Punjab Kings swooped in and outbid the Delhi Capitals, ultimately securing the talented batsman.
‘Shreyas Iyer didn’t answered my call’: Ricky Ponting reveals after bidding 2nd highest buy of IPL auction history
Punjab Kings acquired Shreyas Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the costliest pick in IPL auction history. Ricky Ponting revealed Iyer missed his call before the auction.
IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting backs Shreyas Iyer as a capable captaincy prospect
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting on Sunday rated Shyreas Iyer, whom they have bought for Rs 26.75 crore in the mega auction, as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025 as the Indian batter has the experience of guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to tile earlier this year.
IPL Auction 2025: PBKS passes on Rishabh Pant for Shreyas Iyer; Ricky Ponting says, ’I mean, everyone knows...’
Punjab Super Kings did not bid for Rishabh Pant, sold for ₹27 crore, due to signing Shreyas Iyer. Coach Ricky Ponting acknowledged Pant’s talent but stated they weren’t interested in a bidding war.
‘I Wanted To Work With Shreyas’: PBKS Head Coach Ricky Ponting After Buying Him At IPL 2025 Auction
Punjab Kings (PBKS) had a buzzing start to the TATA IPL 2025 Player Auction as they opened their account by acquiring the left-arm speedster Arshdeep Singh and the Indian batter Shreyas Iyer and the spin wizard Yuzvendra Chahal for the upcoming season.
IPL 2025 mega auction: Will Shreyas Iyer captain Punjab Kings? Coach Ricky Ponting drops MASSIVE hint
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting praises Shreyas Iyer as the ideal IPL 2025 captain, highlighting his leadership experience and recent form. Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has hailed Shreyas Iyer as the ideal captain for the team in IPL 2025 after securing him for a massive Rs 26.
'Shreyas Iyer didn't pick up my call...' Ricky Ponting's shocking revelation after star batter hits jackpot in IPL 2025 mega auction to join PBKS
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting revealed that he tried calling Shreyas Iyer before the IPL 2025 mega auction but the batter didn't pick his phone.
'Punjabi Punter' Ricky Ponting ready to be 'aggressive bidder' at IPL auction
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is ready to lead Punjab Kings in the IPL auction as their new head coach. With the largest purse and a focus on strategy, communication and calmness, Ponting aims to transform the team into an IPL powerhouse by putting together a strong squad at the auction.
IPL 2025: ‘I wanted to work with Shreyas’ – Ricky Ponting on why PBKS splurged on ‘potential captain’
P unjab Kings didn’t leave a stone unturned in their efforts to bag India batter Shreyas Iyer on day one of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The franchise’s new coach, Ricky Ponting
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Both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant were on Punjab Kings’ radar
“We wanted to go for either Shreyas or Rishabh because both are marquee players ... spoke of new PBKS head coach Ricky ...
Ponting on Shreyas Iyer: 'He'll be a great leader for our team'
"We spent a bit of money, but what we're trying to do is rebuild this franchise basically from the ground up," Ponting says on spending big on Chahal and Arshdeep ...
'If Shreyas Iyer wins a title with PBKS, I've no doubt he will be next Indian captain': Robin Uthappa's audacious claim
Shreyas Iyer fetched a mammoth INR 26.75 crore in the IPL auction, with Punjab Kings succeeding in his signature.