Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep, Chahal were not negotiated IPL auction, reveals Punjab King’s head coach Ponting | Cricket News

Ricky Ponting. (Photo credit – X)

Neu-Delhi: The Australian legend Ricky Ponting has announced that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal at the IPL 2025-mega auction were “non-negotiables” to revise themselves Punjab kings Looking for your first title.
Shreyas Iyer, who previously led Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title, became the second-expensive expensive player of the auction after PBKs had secured him for an amazing RS 26.75 Crore. In the meantime, the star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal won 18 Crore, which makes him the most expensive spinner in IPL history.
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The left Pacer Arshdeep Singh, who recently exceeded Chahal as India’s leading Wicket truck in T20IS, was the focus of a violent Bidding War before Punjab Kings used her right to match (RTM) card for 18 CRore for rupia For an Indian pacemaker in an IPL auction.

Ponting spoke about the Howie Games Podcast and explained his strategic approach and emphasized the importance of these three core players.
“There were three players that I could bring in. One was Arshdeep Singh, who has been with Punjab Kings for three or four years. I also wanted a captain with whom I had worked with and who had a proven track record, so we went to Shreyas Iyer. And I wanted Yuzi Chahal. These three Indian players were must-havees, ”said Ponting.
While Punjab Kings made some adjustments during the auction to compensate for the squad, Ponting emphasized that his main focus was always on putting together the right core.
“In the course of the auction, we had to make a few changes to ensure that we set up a rounded team. My goal is to do things differently, to rebuild and surround me with the right people. But these three were not negotiable, ”he added.
The franchise also maintained promising Indian players, including Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, as part of his long -term vision.
Ponting emphasized the importance of a strong Indian contingent and explained that the players achieve sums in overseas and attract large offers, but the success in the IPL depends on a solid domestic basis.
“It’s not so much about overseas boys. They create a lot of hype and master a lot of money, but for me the priority was always the right Indian players, ”he said.
A revered personality in India, the two-time world champion captain, who has also been proven about the overwhelming love he receives from fans.
“In India, whether it is airports or hotels, people always want to help wear their bags. It’s all part of the experience of an Australian cricket player in the country, ”said Ponting.
He thanked for the admiration that he has received over the years and intended how his time in India – both as a trainer and as a commentator – helped to better understand him.
“I think my commentary in India played a major role. I spent a lot of time in the country and many players I worked with spoke of me. People have met me better since my game days, ”he concluded.
With ponting at the top and a strong squad, Punjab Kings hopes that this auction marks the beginning of a new era-a one, which finally delivers your long-awaited IPL title.