Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner and renowned Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took an innovative route to announce the team's new captain for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. During the January 12 episode of Bigg Boss 18,

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season, reuniting with coach Ricky Ponting. Iyer was acquired for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.

Although it is widely considered that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is Moneyball in the game of cricket, Raza's comments highlight that there is more than the allure of hefty paychecks.

The Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings announced Shreyas Iyer as their captain. The right-handed batter roped in by the franchise at the auctions in December 2024 will rejoin hands with head coach Ricky Ponting to lead the franchise.