Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 10:32am on 27 May 2025,Tuesday Sports
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have clinched their first IPL playoff berth since 2011, securing a top-two finish under the leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Batter Shashank Singh attributes this success to the inclusive team culture fostered by Iyer and Ponting, where every member, from star players like Yuzvendra Chahal to the team bus driver, is treated with equal respect. Singh emphasized that this egalitarian approach was established from day one and has been consistently maintained. He credited Ponting for transforming the team's mindset and instilling self-belief, while lauding Iyer's leadership as one of the best experiences of his career. PBKS is set to face RCB or GT in Qualifier 1 on May 29.(PC: Hindustan Times)
