The two franchises kept on making a bid for the 29-year-old. In the end, the Punjab-based franchise won the bidding war and set a landmark in the history of the cash-rich tournament. Iyer said that he is "elated" to join the Punjab-based franchise and looking forward to the upcoming season.

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh was fiercely pursued at the IPL 2025 auction, with Sunrisers Hyderabad bidding a hefty Rs 18 crore. However, Punjab Kings

The IPL 2025 mega auction, currently underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has already witnessed some record-breaking moments, and one player in particular has captured the spotlight: Shreyas Iyer. The auction,

Shreyas Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for a record Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 auction, making him the second most expensive player in IPL history. Released by KKR, the former captain led them to victory in 2024.

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer has been bought by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore at the IPL 2025 mega auction being held in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) on Saturday. Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to title triumph earlier this year but in a surprising turn of events,

Shreyas Iyer, the dynamic batter and IPL-winning captain, shattered records by becoming the most expensive player ever, fetching an astronomical Rs 26.75 crore from the Punjab Kings (PBKS). The bidding war was nothing short of a spectacle,