New Delhi: on the occasion of Mother’s Day, Punjab Kings (PBKS) Captain Shreyas Iyer shared sincere thoughts on the woman who was his greatest source of strength and inspiration. In a video published by PBKS on X Sunday, Iyer said: “The woman who inspired me is my mother. She was the pillar of my life. She supported me through thick and thin, and she is like a talisman for me, especially during my matrimonial period.”Iyer started his trip IPL when he was chosen by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi capital) During the 2015 auction for Rs 2.6 crores. He had an immediate impact, marking 439 points that season and winning the IPL Emerging Player of the Year Prize. During the following six seasons, Iyer became a vital part of the team, regularly marking more than 400 points in four editions and finally took over the captain.In 2018, he replaced Gautam Gambir as DC captain halfway through the season. Although the team finished at the bottom of the table that year, Iyer presented its leadership potential by directing the franchise at the playoffs in 2019 – their first appearance of this type since 2012.Under his captain, the Capitals of Delhi reached their first IPL final in 2020, where they were beaten by the Indians of Mumbai. Iyer’s coronation as a leader came last season when he led Kolkata Knight Riders In title IPL.
Before the IPL 2025 Mega-BasectionHe was released by KKR and bought by Punjab Kings for an amazing crore of Rs 26.75. The thickness born in Mumbai led PBKS with determination this season. Under his captain, the team won 16 points in 12 games, with seven victories and three defeats.
Individually, Iyer has taken a stellar form, Amount 405 takes place from 12 games to an average of 50.63 and a striking rate of 180.81. He marked four half-century, including a highest score of 97 undefeated against Gujarat Titans (GT).
