India, April 5 -- Other than Punjab Kings (PBKS) no team in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have had 17 captains since the competition began in 2008. With Ricky Ponting joining as coach and Shreyas Iyer being named captain, there could finally be continuity at the franchise who have begun IPL18 with two wins out of the two.

Spin bowling coach and former India spinner Sunil Joshi spoke of a different environment in the team which has helped them get off to a good start. "I have to say that the mood is different this time. The camps in Dharamsala and here went well. Both international and domestic players are doing well," he said.

"I can easily say whatever we did not see last season this time that's coming to the fore and bringing positi...