Indian Premier League 2025: Captains of all ten IPL groups | Cricket Information – Occasions of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their IPL title victory in 2024, has been named captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) forward of the 2025 season, which begins in March. Iyer was signed by PBKS for a record-breaking Rs 26.75 crore through the November mega public sale, making him the second-most costly participant in IPL historical past.
The appointment marks a reunion for Iyer with Punjab Kings’ head coach Ricky Ponting, underneath whose steering he beforehand led Delhi Capitals to the IPL 2020 remaining. The franchise’s transfer to safe Iyer underscores their ambition to contend for the title within the upcoming season.
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With this announcement, six groups have confirmed their captains for IPL 2025, whereas 4 franchises, together with reigning champions KKR, are but to disclose their management plans. Royal Challengers Bangaluru (RCB), Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), and Delhi Capitals (DC) are additionally amongst these with out an introduced captain.

KKR continues to be trying to find Iyer’s substitute. Forward of the mega public sale, RCB have launched former skipper Faf du Plessis, who joined Delhi Capitals through the public sale, fueling hypothesis about Virat Kohli returning as captain.
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Lucknow Tremendous Giants, having signed Rishabh Pant for a report Rs 27 crore, might hand him the management position after releasing KL Rahul, who additionally moved to Delhi Capitals.
As IPL 2025 preparations intensify, the remaining groups are anticipated to finalise their captaincy selections within the coming weeks.

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