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4th Player To Captain 3 IPL Teams! Shreyas Iyer Makes History Vs Gujarat Titans

Kaushik Kashyap

Shreyas Iyer in action for PBKS. [Source - AP Photos]Shreyas Iyer in action for PBKS. [Source - AP Photos]

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The Punjab Kings have begun their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. After what was an exciting mega auction for the Kings, the focus now shifts for them to execute on the field.

One of their key buys was Shreyas Iyer who will also be leading the side in this season. Iyer, who guided Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title last year, aims to replicate similar success with Punjab and get their hands on the maiden IPL trophy.

Iyer, who has a pretty successful CV as a T20 skipper, having also captained Delhi Capitals in the past, became the fourth player in IPL history to captain three different teams. The 30-year-old reached this milestone as he officially took the field as the new captain of the Punjab Kings.

Captains
Teams
Mahela JayawardeneKings XI Punjab, Kochi Tuskers Kerala and Delhi Daredevils.
Kumar SangakkaraKings XI Punjab, Deccan Chargers and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Steven SmithPune Warriors, Rajasthan Royals and Rising Pune Super Giant.
Shreyas IyerDelhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings

Table - List of players who have captained three IPL teams in history.

Iyer has joined a unique list of players who have captained three different IPL teams in the history of the tournament. The great Sri Lankan duo Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara alongside Aussie veteran Steven Smith feature in this list. Among these greats, Iyer stands out as the only one to have lifted the IPL title, showcasing his exceptional leadership and ability to silverwares.

New Era, New Hope for Punjab Kings Under Captain Iyer

It has been 17 seasons without an IPL title for the Punjab franchise, and over 10 years since they last qualified for the playoffs. The appointment of Shreyas Iyer as captain marks a new dawn for Punjab Kings, where they aim to break free from past shackles and achieve the infinity to clinch their maiden IPL title.

With Iyer at the helm, and a formidable squad accumulated through the mega auction, Punjab looks to be more determined than ever to get their hands on the maiden IPL title. Iyer’s leadership, combined with the team’s potential, has raised hopes of Punjab Kings finally breaking their trophy drought this year, starting with the first game in Ahmedabad against Gujarat Titans.