Punjab Kings (PBKS) went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a budget of INR 11.50 crore. They had almost all bases covered and picked up just four players at the event held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 16.
The Punjab Kings captain, Shreyas Iyer, has recently been one of the most hyped cricketers in the Indian circuit, something he became after years of playing silently.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer praised the acquisition of Australian batting all-rounder Cooper Connolly, highlighting his ability to finish matches and describing him as a perfect fit for the team.
Punjab Kings, the runners-up of IPL 2025, entered the 2026 mini-auction with the second-smallest budget among all ten franchises. Under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy, PBKS made a remarkable run to the final last season but narrowly lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six runs.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) went into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with the second-lowest purse after Mumbai Indians. Last season's runner-up PBKS had only INR 11.50 crore in their kitty.
Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings’ management at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction table, becoming only the second cricketer, after Rishabh Pant, to be a part of the process.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction on December 16 may be a smaller event compared to the mega-auctions, but it could feature unexpected star power with the presence of Shreyas Iyer.
The IPL auction sees multiple combinations being tried as teams look to fill the void that they could not previously fill. But due to the dynamics of the auction, not every call turns out to be correct.
Indian batter Shreyas Iyer is all set for a decisive scan in mid-December. The results of this assessment will determine when he can officially begin rehabilitation
Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth feels Shreyas Iyer should have been in India's T20I mix for the upcoming series against South Africa. The last time Iyer represented the Men in Blue in a T20I was in December 2023.
Shreyas Iyer may currently be away from cricket due to an injury, but his presence continues to spread positivity far beyond the field. Recently, while visiting Sri Lanka, he was surrounded by both foreign visitors and enthusiastic Sri Lankan fans as he took part in a beautiful conservation activity.
India will be heading into the One-Day Internationals against South Africa with KL Rahul at the helm of captaincy duties in the absence of captain Shubman Gill as well as vice-captain Shreyas Iyer.
India’s preparations for the first ODI against South Africa in Ranchi on November 30 are in full swing despite injuries to Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer.
Team India batter Shreyas Iyer has returned to training as he prepares for his comeback. The right-hander had sustained a rib cage injury during last month’s three-match ODI series against Australia.
Shreyas Iyer, who is India’s ODI vice-captain, will remain out of the action after sustaining an injury while fielding in the third ODI against Australia in Sydney last month.
India’s ODI team vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is struggling with a rib injury. In the third ODI against Australia, Iyer got injured while taking a brilliant catch, after which he was admitted to the ICU.
Shreyas Iyer will be out for a long time, as recent medical tests suggest he should avoid heavy physical activities. He will follow a carefully planned rehabilitation program while recovering from the rib injury he got during the ODI series against Australia.
The Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to make a comeback in the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series starting this November, on the 30th at Ranchi.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India’s middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer on Monday said he was grateful to be back and thanked everyone for all the love and care shown during his recovery from the injury he suffered during the recent tour of Australia.
Ace Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been discharged from the Sydney hospital, where he was admitted after having suffered a serious injury during the Men in Blue’s final ODI against Australia.
India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a hospital in Sydney and is currently in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) after suffering internal bleeding resulting from a rib cage injury sustained during the third match against Australia.