New Delhi, May 5 -- Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer, who was bought for over Rs 25 crore, has enjoyed a campaign to remember. Iyer has earned praise for his leadership, with PBKS currently sitting second on the points table and looking like a strong contender for the playoffs, as per ESPNcricinfo.

While Rishabh Pant, who was bought for Rs 27 Cr by Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) has had a tough Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season,

Former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu pointed out that Iyer's close rapport with head coach Ricky Ponting has played a key role in his success.

"Shreyas has had this partnership with Ricky Ponting at Delhi (Capitals)," Rayudu said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

"They both know each other very well. Tha...