Punjab Kings announced the name of their captain before IPL 2026, this young player will be the captain of the team.

Punjab Kings have announced the name of their captain for IPL 2026. The captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 was Shreyas Iyer, under whose captaincy the team made it to the finals of IPL 2025. However, in the end the team had to face defeat against RCB. Now Punjab Kings have announced the name of their captain for IPL 2026.

The same player is also going to be seen on the auction table for Punjab Kings in the mini auction of IPL 2026. This player has taken up the responsibility in the absence of team coach Ricky Ponting.

This player will be the captain of Punjab Kings in IPL 2026

Shreyas Iyer is going to be seen captaining the team for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer’s performance as a captain and player in the last 2 seasons has been excellent. Shreyas Iyer had won the title for KKR under his captaincy in IPL 2024, while in IPL 2025, under his captaincy, he had taken Punjab Kings to the finals, where they were defeated by Virat Kohli’s team RCB.

Now Shreyas Iyer will once again help the team reach the finals and will try his best to help Punjab Kings win their first IPL title. Shreyas Iyer is currently away from cricket due to injury, but he is expected to be fit by IPL.

Shreyas Iyer will be seen on the auction table of Punjab Kings

According to BCCI rules, all the teams have to keep 8 members on the auction table, Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting will not be a part of the mini auction of IPL 2026 due to his commentary in the Ashes, because the broadcasters are not releasing him, that is why Shreyas Iyer will take his place in the mini auction this time.

The mini auction for IPL 2026 is going to be held in Abu Dhabi on 16 December. Having Shreyas Iyer on the auction table will be very beneficial for Punjab Kings, his leadership quality will help Punjab Kings in building a strong team.