Shreyas Iyer led the Punjab Kings to their first IPL final in 11 years. Teammate Nehal Wadhera reveals how Iyer’s off-field attitude shapes him into the ultimate leader. Read why the captain is winning hearts beyond the scoreboard.
Shreyas Iyer: The Captain Who Led With His Mind and Heart
IPL 2025 Shreyas Iyer he was not simply playing, he was directing the innings. Batted the Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their first final in 10 years, lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 runs. But the trophy might have been out of reach but Iyer has done a great job in front of the cameras as a leader, says coronation of both the light and the adoration from the boys.
Punjab’s 11-Year Wait Ended With Iyer’s Vision.
Iyer’s the first time he is in charge of PBKS, and what an awesome season it was Iyer had brought to the table. Punjab had not impressed us to the finals like this (and) there style, charm and sheer composure emanating from skipper. The composure of Iyer and his subtle strokes are the new topics in the cricket world today.
Nehal Wadhera Opens Up: ‘He Walks His Talk’
24-year-old Nehal Wadhera (PBKS Batsman) In a Casual Chat with Hindustan Times says in real Raw, that Shreyas Iyer is the man behind Jersey. “It was his field play captaincy that we have seen,” Waderra said. “Field is where the true leaders are and I feel Shreyas is doing a good job in that”.
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Wadhera post over their hotel-stay & sessions together as a team, Iyer was calm, composed and respected not at all what his duties are. Asked what hit Wadhera the most, he mentioned this quote that Iyer lives by one of — “Don’t answer so much that people stop respecting you”. Wadhera says, this is how the philosophy affects Iyer philosophy on humility and confidence.
Captain Cool with a Killer Batting Record
No, Shreyas was not just the helmsman he was into actually powering the sails. The left-hander slammed 604 runs in only 17 top scoring averages of season, averaging a shock 50.33. He may not have bowled from front but he surely impacted the results this season through six match-winners to forge Punjab’s rise.
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Final Thoughts: A Leader Who Commands Respect, Not Just Runs
In any case, Iyer seems to have stained just a bit of fine tableware… the ultimate exaggerated honor is when his own teammates give him back up. (Wadhera) because he informs that his behaviour speaks a lot more louder than any speech. And that is what i believe of his realness as a leader. Shreyas Iyer was the civvies flip of 2025 in the violet era.