Shreyas Iyer aims to lead Punjab Kings to IPL title

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, fuelled by a relentless drive to prove doubters wrong after injuries, is determined to help his side lift their first-ever TATA IPL trophy in the 2026 edition. Speaking on JioStar’s ‘Believe’ to Irfan Pathan, Iyer elaborated on overcoming injuries, building a strong mindset and embracing the responsibility of finishing games for his team.

“I have people around me who say



that in this situation, you can’t do it. It’s impossible. I don’t like hearing that. As a cricketer playing at the highest level, I just can’t accept it,” Shreyas said.

“Then in my mind, I decide that I have to prove them wrong. The challenge becomes: ‘I was in this situation, how can I come back stronger?’ I push myself harder and try to return as soon as possible to prove them wrong,” he said.