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**IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer Commends Ricky Ponting Ahead of Punjab Kings Reunion**
*By Cricbuzz Staff*
*Last updated on [Date]*
Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed captain of Punjab Kings, has expressed high praise for head coach Ricky Ponting, highlighting his profound impact on team morale and individual performance. During a media engagement in Chandigarh on Tuesday, March 18, Iyer shared his thoughts on working alongside the legendary Australian once more. “Ricky has an exceptional ability to make each player feel empowered. When I first collaborated with him, he instilled in me a sense of greatness and the confidence to thrive in this format,” remarked Iyer.
“Our objective is clear: to secure the IPL trophy, and we are approaching this goal with a methodical, step-by-step strategy. The synergy and camaraderie within the team, both on and off the field, have been outstanding during our practice sessions,” he added.
Their partnership at Punjab Kings marks a reunion after their previous stint together at Delhi Capitals. Ponting reciprocated the admiration, describing Iyer as not just a commendable player but also a natural leader. “He’s an exceptional individual and a proven IPL-winning captain. His presence in the camp, even just a few days in, is beginning to shape the team’s dynamics as both a captain and a leader, which will continue to develop as we approach our first match,” Ponting stated.
Expounding on the team’s strategic composition, Ponting, a two-time World Cup-winning captain, elaborated, “We have curated a balanced squad, blending promising youth with seasoned experience. Our roster boasts top-tier Indian and international talent. The cohesion within the squad has been fantastic; our inaugural training session last night was reflective of this.”
Punjab Kings are poised to launch their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 25. Following this, the team will return to their home venue, the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, for consecutive fixtures against Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings.
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