Ricky Ponting reveals Shreyas Iyer missed his call before IPL 2025 auction as Punjab Kings sign him for record Rs 26.75 crore

Ricky Ponting revealed that Shreyas Iyer did not answer his call before the IPL 2025 mega-auction. Punjab Kings secured Iyer for a record Rs 26.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Iyer's signing follows a competitive bidding process, with Punjab Kings having a large budget. He previously captained the IPL 2024 winning team and is expected to lead PBKS. Ponting expressed enthusiasm about working with Iyer again, noting their past collaboration in Delhi. He highlighted Iyer's successful captaincy experience in the league.