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Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer opened up with a raw and honest take on his team's mindset, the leadership of head coach Ricky Ponting, and how the dressing room atmosphere helped PBKS secure a place in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.

In a post-match press conference on Monday, the skipper said that early wins helped build momentum and trust within the group, giving credit to the support staff and the players for stepping up in pressure moments throughout the season.

Iyer highlighted Ponting's management style as key to the team's success, stating that the coach gave players freedom to express themselves and trusted Iyer's deci...