Shreyas Iyer

IPL 2026: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer fined Rs 12 lakh for slow rate

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer was fined Rs 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their IPL match against Gujarat Titans here. Punjab Kings defeated GT by three wickets to start their IPL 2026 campaign on a winning note. "As this was his team's first offence of the season under Article 2.22 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offences, Iyer was fined INR 12 lakhs," stated a media release. Pacer Vyshak Vijayakumar and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared five wickets among them as PBKS limited GT to 162 for six. Despite a stuttering batting effort, Punjab went past the line in 19.1 overs. Young Australian batter Cooper Connolly led them home with an unbeaten 72 off 44 balls.

IPL 2026: Iyer's desire to win for PBKS burns even stronger, says Ponting

The hunger to win the Indian Premier League trophy is burning more than ever now for Shreyas Iyer, who is keen to do one better in the 2026 season, Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting said on Monday. Having joined the franchise last year as their skipper, the Iyer-led PBKS topped the points table in the group stage and went on to qualify for the final, where they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. "The level of play that we saw from him last year with the bat was probably as good as he's ever had in an IPL and I can just see that hunger in his eyes probably burning more than ever now," Ponting told the reporters here. "Having got so close as a captain with a new team last year, I'm sure that he's very keen to go one step better this year," the head coach said on the eve of their season opener Gujarat Titans. Looking back at their successful partnership for another franchise in the IPL having previously worked at Delhi Capitals, Ponting said they both think alike. "We've worke

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IPL 2026: PBKS full schedule, match timings (IST), squad, venue details

Despite the IPL 2025 setback, the team will aim to build on that success and go one step further this season under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer.

IPL 2026: PBKS playing 11 probables, players' salary, timings, streaming

Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in their opening match of IPL 2026 on March 29

IPL 2026: Iyer eyes title win as Punjab Kings stress squad bonding

Declaring that his "eye is on the trophy", Shreyas Iyer on Friday said Punjab Kings are focused on building strong camaraderie off the field ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026 season. Speaking at the franchise's jersey unveiling event in Mohali, Iyer stressed on the importance of team bonding during the early phase of the tournament. "This is the period where we live as a family for two months. The more time we spend together, the more we get to know each other. Now is the time where we build that camaraderie," Iyer said. "We spend most of our time in the game room, playing FIFA and other games. The planning and plotting for matches usually happens a day or two before the game, but building this bond off the field helps us get better results eventually," he added. Punjab Kings will open their campaign in the upcoming season against Gujarat Titans on March 31 at home. Embracing expectations from fans, who have nicknamed him 'Sarpanch Sahab', Iyer made his ambitions ...

IPL 2026: Punjab Kings SWOT analysis, players' list, match timings

Punjab Kings will start their campaign in IPL 2026 against Gujarat Giants on March 31 in New Chandigarh

Shreyas Iyer added to Indian squad for New Zealand T20Is ahead of T20 WC

The change has come after India lost the services of Tilak Verma and Washington Sundar due to injuries

IND vs NZ ODIs: Iyer declared match fit, set to be part of India playing 11

Shreyas Iyer sealed his return by turning out for Mumbai in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he registered scores of 82 and 45

Shreyas Iyer back in action with fifty vs Himachal in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Iyer, with his half-century, has taken one step closer towards his international return, with the ODI series against New Zealand later this month

Shreyas Iyer replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai skipper for rest of VHT 2025

Shardul Thakur, who captained Mumbai through the initial phase of the tournament, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury

IND vs NZ ODIs: Shami overlooked once again; Reddy returns to ODI squad

Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and all-rounder Hardik Pandya have been rested for the series, with Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy making a comeback in the 50-over format

Shreyas Iyer set to return with Jan 6 Vijay Hazare Trophy match vs Himachal

Iyer sustained the injury during India's third and final ODI against Australia in Sydney in October 2025

Shreyas Iyer arrives at BCCI's CoE, eyes full fitness ahead of NZ series

With the New Zealand ODI series starting January 11, Iyer's participation hinges entirely on his CoE assessment reports

Shreyas Iyer health update: Batter discharged from hospital, confirms BCCI

Iyer has conveyed appreciation for the support received from fans and the medical team during his recovery through a social media post a few days back

Shreyas Iyer health update: BCCI says batter stable but under observation

According to those familiar with the situation, Iyer underwent a minor surgical procedure soon after the injury was diagnosed

Shreyas Iyer's condition improves, out of ICU after spleen injury: Reports

Two days after the incident, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released an official statement confirming that Iyer had suffered an impact injury to the left lower rib cage region

Shreyas Iyer in ICU after rib injury leads to internal bleeding in Sydney

BCCI's statement confirmed that scans detected a spleen laceration, prompting immediate hospitalisation

Shreyas Iyer forced to stay back in Sydney; Reddy available for T20Is

Sources confirm that Iyer, who serves as India's vice-captain for the ongoing ODI series, is currently hospitalized in Sydney.