IPL: Rishabh Pant takes cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after being named LSG captain
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IPL: Rishabh Pant takes cheeky dig at Punjab Kings after being named LSG captain

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Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant made a cheeky remark about Punjab Kings, saying he was scared the former finalists would target him with their deep pockets during the Indian Premier League 2025 auction. Pant was announced as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants by owner Sanjiv Goenka at a special event on Monday, January 20, for the 2025 season. Pant enjoyed a good working relationship with Ponting, who took over as the new head coach of Punjab Kings after ending his tenure with Delhi Capitals. Rishabh Pant Literally Cooked Punjab Kings 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/w4F6pds9kd — 𝐉ðè𝐝 𝐈ðç𝐬𝐚ðç𝐞 January 20, 2025 LEARNT FROM ROHIT BHAI HOW TO CARE FOR PLAYERS: PANT Meanwhile, Pant shared his vision for fostering a positive atmosphere in the Lucknow dressing room, noting that he learnt the importance of supporting players from Rohit Sharma.

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IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s selfless act against Gujarat Titans draws comparison with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni; here’s why
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IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer’s selfless act against Gujarat Titans draws comparison with Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni; here’s why

Live Mint  

Shreyas Iyer's selfless act during Punjab Kings' IPL 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday has drawn comparisons with legendary MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League. At the same time, two old videos of Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni prioritising personal milestones in the IPL, have resurfaced on social media, thus drawing comparisons with the 30-year-old. …

'Some 97s are…': Preity Zinta has the final word on Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer controversially missing his ton in IPL
13 hours, 4 minutes ago

'Some 97s are…': Preity Zinta has the final word on Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer controversially missing his ton in IPL

Hindustan Times  

The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League is underway, and within days, the first controversy has also erupted. In the game between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings on Tuesday, Punjab's Shreyas Iyer was controversially left stranded three runs short of his century in his debut for the franchise. As his teammate Shashank Singh copped criticism for 'robbing' Iyer of …

Fans say Shreyas Iyer’s selfless knock helped Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans: ‘Not going for hundred when he could’ve'
13 hours, 32 minutes ago

Fans say Shreyas Iyer’s selfless knock helped Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans: ‘Not going for hundred when he could’ve'

Hindustan Times  

Social media is buzzing with praise for Punjab Kings' new captain, Shreyas Iyer, whose selfless approach with the bat is being credited as the key factor in the team’s victory over Gujarat Titans in their opening match of IPL 2025. Fans believe that Iyer’s decision to prioritize the team’s total over his personal milestone—sacrificing a potential maiden IPL century—played a …

Ravi Shastri takes subtle dig at Virat Kohli after Shreyas Iyer sacrifices IPL century, doesn't farm strike, remains 97*
16 hours, 49 minutes ago

Ravi Shastri takes subtle dig at Virat Kohli after Shreyas Iyer sacrifices IPL century, doesn't farm strike, remains 97*

Hindustan Times  

This is Shreyas Iyer's 10th IPL season and he has never got a century. Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer plays a shot against Gujarat Titans Shreyas, who has played age-group with Shashank, knew about the latter's hitting prowess very well. In the innings break, former India head coach Ravi Shastri asked Shashank about his feelings after knowing his captain Shreyas …

IPL 2025: Shreyas misses ton, sets up PBKS’ 11-run win over Gujarat Titans
19 hours, 5 minutes ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas misses ton, sets up PBKS’ 11-run win over Gujarat Titans

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: How exacting can it be watching the ball and reacting to it? Ask Shashank Singh, so invested in the process that he couldn’t spare a ball for Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer to complete what would have been his first IPL hundred. Priyansh Arya marked his debut with a scintillating 23-ball 47 at the top, Iyer blazed 97* off …

IPL 2025: Major talking points from Punjab Kings' resounding 11-run win over Gujarat Titans
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IPL 2025: Major talking points from Punjab Kings' resounding 11-run win over Gujarat Titans

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Shreyas Iyer’s explosive 97 not-out and Shashank Singh’s late fireworks powered Punjab Kings to a thrilling 11-run win over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 oprner. The duo’s onslaught in the final overs saw PBKS amass 135 runs in the last eight overs, exposing GT’s struggling death bowling. ❤️ Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/PYWUriwSzY#TATAIPL | #GTvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL | @ShreyasIyer15 pic.twitter.com/LdjeEOOAfb — …

IPL 2025, GT vs PBKS Highlights: Captain Shreyas Iyer stars as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs
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1 day, 10 hours ago

IPL 2025, GT vs PBKS Highlights: Captain Shreyas Iyer stars as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs

Hindustan Times  

GT vs PBKS Highlights: Shreyas Iyer led his team from the front with an unbeaten 97 as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs on Tuesday. After a thrilling Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam, the IPL 2025 moves to Ahmedabad for Gujarat Titans' first match of the season at Narendra Modi Stadium. Highlights of GT vs …

IPL 2025, GT vs PBKS Highlights: Captain Shreyas Iyer stars as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs
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1 day, 10 hours ago

IPL 2025, GT vs PBKS Highlights: Captain Shreyas Iyer stars as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs

Hindustan Times  

GT vs PBKS Highlights: Shreyas Iyer led his team from the front with an unbeaten 97 as Punjab Kings beat Gujarat Titans by 11 runs on Tuesday. After a thrilling Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam, the IPL 2025 moves to Ahmedabad for Gujarat Titans' first match of the season at Narendra Modi Stadium. Highlights of GT vs …

Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Sanjiv Goenka's post-match chat with Rishabh Pant on live TV after DC beat LSG in thriller
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Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Sanjiv Goenka's post-match chat with Rishabh Pant on live TV after DC beat LSG in thriller

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka caught up with captain Rishabh Pant and head coach Justin Langer on the sidelines minutes after the Delhi Capitals snatched an IPL 2025 match from the jaws of LSG. Goenka was seen talking to Pant and Langer in a friendly manner but the fans on social media did not take much time to draw …

GT vs PBKS: 5 Key players to watch today as Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad
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GT vs PBKS: 5 Key players to watch today as Gujarat Titans take on Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad

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On March 25, Ahmedabad will witness Gujarat Titans taking on Punjab Kings. After 4 centuries and 890 runs in IPL 2023, Gill didn’t shine that bright in IPL 2024 but still managed 426 runs with a century and two fifties. Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer guided Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title but now takes charge of Punjab Kings …

Sanjiv Goenka holds talks with Rishabh Pant after LSG’s loss to DC in IPL 2025; fans recall KL Rahul incident
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Sanjiv Goenka holds talks with Rishabh Pant after LSG’s loss to DC in IPL 2025; fans recall KL Rahul incident

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After Lucknow Super Giants’ defeat to Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 opener, LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen in a discussion with DC captain Rishabh Pant. LSG captain Rishabh Pant was seen having a chat with team owner Sanjiv Goenka immediately after their defeat. Image: JioHotstar The image of Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant talking to team owner …

Rishabh Pant pushes Kuldeep Yadav out of crease, removes bails in banter right before Ashutosh Sharma mayhem
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Rishabh Pant pushes Kuldeep Yadav out of crease, removes bails in banter right before Ashutosh Sharma mayhem

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant was in a relaxed mode as his former franchise, Delhi Capitals, stood far from victory in their IPL 2025 clash on Monday in Vizag. Pant, hence, playfully engaged in a light-hearted banter with India teammate Kuldeep Yadav upon his arrival to the crease. Rishabh Pant involved in light-hearted banter with Kuldeep Yadav It happened …

DC vs LSG: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 4
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DC vs LSG: Probable Playing 11s For IPL 2025 Match No. 4

ABP News  

Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are set to clash in Match 4 of the Indian Premier League 2025 on March 24 at the Dr. Y.S. Rishabh Pant, who captained Delhi Capitals until last season, will now don the LSG jersey, while KL Rahul, LSG’s skipper until IPL 2024, has joined the Delhi Capitals squad for the 2025 season at …

Will Rishabh Pant open? Shardul set to lead pace attack: Lucknow Super Giants likely XI vs DC
2 days, 19 hours ago

Will Rishabh Pant open? Shardul set to lead pace attack: Lucknow Super Giants likely XI vs DC

Hindustan Times  

Lucknow Super Giants were the big spenders in the IPL auction, going all-out to land a new face of the franchise as they spent a record INR 27 crore to land the services of Rishabh Pant. Rishabh Pant in the nets for Lucknow Super Giants before the season opener against his former team, Delhi Capitals. In at three will then …

Rs 27 crore ka duck: Rishabh Pant memes viral after LSG captain out for 0 vs DC
2 days, 20 hours ago

Rs 27 crore ka duck: Rishabh Pant memes viral after LSG captain out for 0 vs DC

India Today  

Rishabh Pant's debut for Lucknow Super Giants ended in disappointment as the wicketkeeper-batter was dismissed for 0. | DC vs LSG Scroecard | Pant looked completely out of touch as he faced five consecutive dot balls before attempting a big shot on the sixth delivery, only to throw away his wicket in the middle overs. He played two dot balls …

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting sets bold vision for Punjab Kings, aims to build ‘greatest team’ in IPL history
4 days, 5 hours ago

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting sets bold vision for Punjab Kings, aims to build ‘greatest team’ in IPL history

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Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting is confident ahead of IPL 2025, aiming to build the greatest PBKS team ever. Punjab Kings’ newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting is brimming with confidence ahead of the IPL 2025 season. If we turn up to play and the opposition turns up to play, if they want to beat us, then it feels …

Going to create greatest Punjab Kings team to have played in IPL: Ricky Ponting
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Going to create greatest Punjab Kings team to have played in IPL: Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting has said that his aim is to create the greatest Punjab Kings team in the history of the IPL ahead of their opening match. Ponting took over the team, and they made a big splash during the IPL 2025 auction as the team underwent a serious revamp with big names like Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh …

Cricket-Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way
5 days, 7 hours ago

Cricket-Teams eye the 300-mark as new IPL season gets under way

Live Mint  

By Amlan Chakraborty NEW DELHI - Bowlers have been allowed to use saliva to shine the ball in the Indian Premier League but it is the batters who will be salivating at the prospect of breaching the 300-mark when the world's richest Twenty20 league gets under way on Saturday. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 263-5 against Pune Warriors stood as the league's …

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant’s LSG reportedly set to sign Indian all-rounder as Mohsin Khan’s replacement
5 days, 12 hours ago

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant’s LSG reportedly set to sign Indian all-rounder as Mohsin Khan’s replacement

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Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants are in a difficult situation with most of their Indian pacers being not fit for IPL 2025. Image: LSG on X Lucknow Super Giants are close to signing unsold Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 after their Indian-heavy pace attack faced a streak of injury issues. LSG’s senior Indian pacers …

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Team Preview: Key Stats, Predicted XI & Analysis
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Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Team Preview: Key Stats, Predicted XI & Analysis

The Hindu  

Captain: Shreyas Iyer Coach: Ricky Ponting Home Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh & HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala Best Finish: Runner-up Last Season: 9th Key Stats Power-Packed Opening Batter 176.63 – Priyansh Arya scored 325 runs for Delhi in the 2024 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at a strike rate of 176. Support for Slow Bowlers 6.71 – Spinners …

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Timings, Venues, Squad & More
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Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Schedule: Match Dates, Timings, Venues, Squad & More

Firstpost  

Punjab Kings enter IPL 2025 with a revamped squad under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Punjab Kings also bolstered their squad with Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, and Glenn Maxwell, forming a strong core as they aim to end their decade-long playoff drought since last reaching the knockout stage in 2014. Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025 …

'I'm no Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins but I can win matches': PBKS' 'mistaken identity' vows to end IPL trophy drought
1 week ago

'I'm no Mitchell Starc or Pat Cummins but I can win matches': PBKS' 'mistaken identity' vows to end IPL trophy drought

Hindustan Times  

Diwali knocked on Shashank Singh's door a few days before its scheduled arrival last year. Imagine an IPL team retaining just two uncapped players, and you're one of them," the pride and excitement in Shashank's voice were unmissable. "Shashank match jeeta ke ayega," in between all the repenting and looking ahead to the future during the conversation, you can't help …

IPL 2025: Batting positions of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer revealed ahead of new season
1 week ago

IPL 2025: Batting positions of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer revealed ahead of new season

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With IPL 2025 approaching, the batting roles of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have been confirmed. The batting positions for Indian middle-order stalwarts, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, have been confirmed days ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League’s 2025 season. KL Rahul was purchased by Delhi Capitals for Rs 14 crore while Punjab Kings spent Rs 26.75 …

IPL 2025: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer aiming to 'mark' himself at No.3 in T20s
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IPL 2025: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer aiming to 'mark' himself at No.3 in T20s

India Today  

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer wants to mark himself in T20s at the No.3 spot as he starts a new journey in IPL 2025. Shreyas is in a new franchise after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season after Punjab shelled out 26.75 crore rupees for him. Speaking at a pre-tournament press conference, Shreyas stated that he wants …

Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’ mindset ahead of IPL 2025: “Our goal is to win trophy”
1 week, 1 day ago

Shreyas Iyer on PBKS’ mindset ahead of IPL 2025: “Our goal is to win trophy”

The Hindu  

With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League around the corner, Punjab Kings addressed the media at the season-launch press conference on Tuesday. Head Coach Ricky Ponting, Captain Shreyas Iyer and CEO Satish Menon, delved deeper into the team’s plans and targets. READ: IPL 2025: Samson joins Rajasthan Royals practice session after recovering from finger injury Shreyas also expressed …

Iyer wants to "mark" himself at number three this IPL
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Iyer wants to "mark" himself at number three this IPL

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh, Having performed the role of a "silent hero" at number four in the title-winning Champions Trophy campaign, Shreyas Iyer wants to make a big impact at number three position in this Indian Premier League season. Iyer wants to "mark" himself at number three this IPL Iyer is not part of India's T20 set up but a productive debut season …

Expect a spin in this IPL tale
1 week, 1 day ago

Expect a spin in this IPL tale

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata: On any given day, Kolkata Knight Riders are assured of eight overs of spin from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, IPL’s all-time leading wicket-taker, was bought by Punjab Kings for ₹ 18 crore in the last auction. Punjab Kings breaking the bank to get Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore during the IPL auction showed how …

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer reunite to unveil Project Punjab vision
1 week, 1 day ago

IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer reunite to unveil Project Punjab vision

India Today  

"The future is here," said Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon, gesturing towards coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer as they addressed a pre-tournament press conference in Chandigarh on Tuesday, just days before the IPL 2025 opener on March 22. It is an opportunity," Shreyas Iyer said when asked if the unimpressive history of the Punjab Kings adds to the …

Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane
1 week, 1 day ago

Honoured to captain KKR, ready for the challenge that lies ahead: Ajinkya Rahane

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has said that it’s an honour for him to lead the team in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. The veteran cricketer was appointed as the new skipper after Shreyas Iyer, who led them to their third IPL title in 2024, decided not to get retained by the team ahead of the mega auction. …

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion
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1 week, 1 day ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer eyes glory with Punjab Kings, excited for Ponting reunion

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer has set his sights on making history in IPL 2025. After leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their first title in a decade in 2024, the Mumbai batter has embraced a fresh challenge with Punjab Kings, one of the perennial underachievers in the Indian Premier League. Speaking to the press ahead of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer explained what sets …

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant is costliest skipper at ₹27 crore - check salaries of all 10 IPL captains
1 week, 2 days ago

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant is costliest skipper at ₹27 crore - check salaries of all 10 IPL captains

Live Mint  

With just a week left for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League to begin, the franchises are in full swing with their preparations. Here's a list of IPL captains' salary: Lucknow Super Giants: LSG bought Indian wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant for a whopping ₹27 crore during the IPL 2025 Auction, making him the costliest player in the history …

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025
1 week, 2 days ago

Captain Rishabh Pant vows to back his players to the hilt ahead of IPL 2025

India Today  

India wicketkeeper batter and Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant is ready to back his players to the hilt in the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025. It is not just the management, I think it is because of the players we can create that environment," said Pant in a video shared by LSG on their X handle. Furthermore, Pant also …

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season
1 week, 3 days ago

Dehli Capitals will miss Rishabh Pant: Abishek Porel nostalgic ahead of new season

India Today  

Young wicketkeeper-batter Abishek Porel has drawn similarities between the captaincy of Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel ahead of the Indian Premier League's 2025 season. Speaking to *Sports Today* a week before their first match of the tournament, Porel said that both players like to have fun and have a similar style in terms of captaincy. Axar pipped KL Rahul, former …

IPL 2025: Full list of Punjab Kings captains since 2008; captaincy record, stats, win-loss ratio
1 week, 4 days ago

IPL 2025: Full list of Punjab Kings captains since 2008; captaincy record, stats, win-loss ratio

The Hindu  

Punjab Kings has struggled to find a steady candidate to shoulder the weight of leadership over the years in the Indian Premier League. Ahead of the 2025 season, Kings will hope that Shreyas Iyer - their 17th skipper - will turn the tide and help them reach the last-four stage and beyond this time around. While Gilchrist has led Punjab …

IPL 2025 PBKS preview: Project Punjab looks for lift off under Shreyas-Ponting
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IPL 2025 PBKS preview: Project Punjab looks for lift off under Shreyas-Ponting

India Today  

For Punjab Kings, they have always been a team that has failed to impress in the IPL. Punjab Kings: IPL 2025 Full squad Shreyas Iyer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor …

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Complete Schedule: Full PBKS Fixtures, Venues, Match Dates
1 week, 4 days ago

Punjab Kings IPL 2025 Complete Schedule: Full PBKS Fixtures, Venues, Match Dates

India Today  

After a lacklustre season in 2024, Punjab Kings head into their 18th campaign in the IPL with renewed hope and some big names in their squad. Ricky Ponting became the new coach of the franchise with Shreyas Iyer being brought into the side during the IPL 2025 auction for 26.75 crore rupees and he was immediately made the captain. IPL …

Power-packed middle order, lethal bowling attack but unproven Indian core: Can PBKS break their IPL curse in 2025?
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Power-packed middle order, lethal bowling attack but unproven Indian core: Can PBKS break their IPL curse in 2025?

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Kings have spent years in search of a winning formula, often making drastic changes in personnel but struggling to find consistency. Ricky Ponting will reunite with Shreyas Iyer at Punjab Kings in the IPL The franchise will hope that this new leadership duo can finally bring stability and direction, which has been missing in the past many seasons; the …

Yuzvendra Chahal imitates Mohammad Rizwan during Punjab Kings' training session, leaves teammates in splits
2 weeks ago

Yuzvendra Chahal imitates Mohammad Rizwan during Punjab Kings' training session, leaves teammates in splits

Hindustan Times  

The 2025 Indian Premier League season is set to begin on March 22, and many franchises have begun training camps to prepare for the edition. Punjab Kings are also gearing up for the season and their newest acquisition, Yuzvendra Chahal, is bringing his trademark humour to his new franchise. Yuzvendra Chahal imitated Mohammad Rizwan during a training session with PBKS …

Tata IPL 2025: KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer to be his deputy
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Tata IPL 2025: KKR appoints Ajinkya Rahane as captain, Venkatesh Iyer to be his deputy

Live Mint  

With the Indian Premier League 2025 season to begin from March 22, Shah Rukh Khan-led Kolkata Knight Riders have officially named Ajinkya Rahane as their skipper, while Venkatesh Iyer will be the vice-captain. The Tata IPL 2024 winner KKR will play their first match on March 22 against Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR deputy …

PBKS IPL 2025 full schedule: Punjab Kings fixtures list, match dates, timings, venues
1 month, 1 week ago

PBKS IPL 2025 full schedule: Punjab Kings fixtures list, match dates, timings, venues

The Hindu  

The BCCI on Sunday announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League 2025 season. Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on March 25 in its first match of the season. The Kings will have their home games split between New Chandigarh and Dharamsala, with the latter hosting three games towards the end of the season. RELATED | …

What drives Venkatesh Iyer this IPL season
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What drives Venkatesh Iyer this IPL season

Live Mint  

Venkatesh Iyer remembers a conversation he had with his Kolkata Knight Riders teammate Mitchell Starc last season. Ahead of the 2025 season of the IPL, KKR bid ₹23.75 crore for Iyer, the third highest price paid in these auctions after Rishabh Pant’s ₹27 crore and ₹26.75 crore by Punjab Kings for Shreyas Iyer. Sunil Gavaskar has suggested that Venkatesh be …

'They're the owners but it's my team': Ricky Ponting on turning Punjab Kings' culture around ahead of IPL 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'They're the owners but it's my team': Ricky Ponting on turning Punjab Kings' culture around ahead of IPL 2025

India TV News  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting was named the head coach of the Punjab Kings after his tenure with the Delhi Capitals came to an end last year. Ponting was asked by Mark Howard on his Podcast 'The Howie Games' about choosing to go with Punjab despite having a couple of more offers and the former Australian skipper responded by saying …

'Shreyas Iyer's presence will make it easier in IPL': Suryansh Shedge ready for Punjab Kings exploits
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Shreyas Iyer's presence will make it easier in IPL': Suryansh Shedge ready for Punjab Kings exploits

Hindustan Times  

November 2024 will always be a special month in young Suryansh Shedge's life. A day after making his T20 debut for Mumbai, Shedge was picked up by Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League mega auctions. Shreyas Iyer with Suryansh Shedge "If you track the record of Punjab Kings over the past few years, they always invest in new talent. …

Rishabh Pant arrives more than an hour late in LSG captaincy event, Sanjiv Goenka issues apology
2 months ago

Rishabh Pant arrives more than an hour late in LSG captaincy event, Sanjiv Goenka issues apology

Hindustan Times  

The stage was set for Rishabh Pant to take over as the new Lucknow Super Giants captain officially. The event in Kolkata, in the presence of LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and former India fast bowler and current mentor of the team Zaheer Khan, was planned as a celebration of Pant's association with LSG. Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka …

‘Want at least 5 IPL titles. People will say Mahi and Rohit…’: Rishabh Pant will play for ‘14-15 years,’ says LSG owner
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2 months ago

‘Want at least 5 IPL titles. People will say Mahi and Rohit…’: Rishabh Pant will play for ‘14-15 years,’ says LSG owner

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia head coach Justin Langer did not hesitate even once before expressing his joy at Rishabh Pant's pyrotechnics - he did it almost every time Pant played an audacious shot - in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Kolkata: Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka with LSG captain for the IPL 2025 Rishabh Pant at an event, in Kolkata, Monday, Jan. 20, …

Rishabh Pant's candid admission on record IPL price tag: '...you do feel disappointed'
2 months ago

Rishabh Pant's candid admission on record IPL price tag: '...you do feel disappointed'

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant was unveiled as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giant, who bought him for a record sum in the 2025 Indian Premier League, on Monday. Kolkata: Cricketer Rishabh Pant at an event where he has been named as the captain of the Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL 2025, in Kolkata, Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. When I …

IPL 2025: It's official, LSG names Rishabh Pant as captain
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2 months ago

IPL 2025: It's official, LSG names Rishabh Pant as captain

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his "200 percent" to win the team's maiden title. I wanted to introduce you all to our new captain Rishabh Pant," Goenka said. At his former franchise Delhi Capitals, the captaincy became a point of contention, …

Rishabh Pant named captain of Lucknow Super Giants
2 months ago

Rishabh Pant named captain of Lucknow Super Giants

The Hindu  

Dynamic keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Monday named the captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the upcoming IPL and he vowed to give his “200%” to win the team’s maiden title. At his former franchise Delhi Capitals, the captaincy became a point of contention, leading the 27-year-old Pant to opt out of DC’s retention plans after unsuccessful negotiations. At the …

Was Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting at loggerheads at Delhi Capitals? LSG captain says ‘had one tension, that was Punjab’
2 months ago

Was Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting at loggerheads at Delhi Capitals? LSG captain says ‘had one tension, that was Punjab’

Live Mint  

Rishabh Pant hinted at things weren't good between him and then head coach Ricky Ponting at Delhi Capitals when the newly-appointed Lucknow Super Giants captain claimed that he feared not to be picked by Punjab Kings during the Indian Premier League 2025 auction. Ahead of the auction, speculations were rife that Rishabh Pant could land at Chennai Super Kings or …

Rishabh Pant named Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025: 'His name will be associated with Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'
2 months ago

Rishabh Pant named Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025: 'His name will be associated with Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni'

Hindustan Times  

Rishabh Pant, the most expensive player in Indian Premier League auction history, has been named the Lucknow Super Giants captain for IPL 2025. Rishabh Pant is all set to lead Lucknow Super Giants Given his stature and investment, it seemed inevitable that Pant would take on the leadership role. Although Pant's IPL 2024 campaign with the Delhi Capitals was underwhelming …

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