India, May 25 -- Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer made a bold remark that turned heads after his team's six-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals on Saturday, declaring the Indian Premier League bigger than the Premier League. "It is bigger than the Premier League. You got to stay positive and calm. You come in with a fresh mindset on the next day. You have to stick to the present," Iyer said, striking a philosophical tone after a disappointing outing at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur.

While Iyer highlighted the emotional and competitive magnitude of the IPL, his side missed an opportunity to go top of the table in IPL 2025. Punjab posted a strong 206/8 on a pitch that showed signs of uneven bounce. Iyer himself top-scored with a composed...