Punjab Kings, under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, are gearing up for IPL 2025 with renewed confidence. TimesofIndia.com caught up with Shashank Singh to discuss the upcoming season, Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, Ricky Ponting’s influence, the impact of all-rounders Maxwell and Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal’s role, and much more.
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