Punjab Kings (PBK) fast bowler Vijayakumar Vyashak has praised its captain Shreyas Iyer amidst discussion on Mumbaikar as the ODE captain of India. Shreyas Iyer was recently ignored for the Asia Cup 2025, but is allegedly in line to replace Rohit Sharma.
Iyer continues to prove why he is one of the most exciting captains in the world, and many realized that the Indian middle-order batsman is eligible to lead the Indian cricket team in the international field. Under his captaincy, Delhi’s capitals made it in the final, and then he led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for his third IPL Triumph in 2024.
Vijaykumar Vyshak discussed India leadership amid the captaincy of Shryas Iyer
And earlier this year, Iyer captured Punjab Kings (PBK) in the IPL 2025 finals, losing the trophy to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The way Mumbaikar leads its teams in the IPL and domestic cricket from the front gives its players comfort, confidence and rights, which brings the best of them; It influenced one and all.
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Recently, Vijaykumar Vyashak shared his experience of playing under Shreyas Iyer for PBK in IPL 2025. The fast bowler highlighted Iyer’s success as captain in the last two IPL season and called him one of the most influential captains of the modern-day game.
Vijayakumar Vyashak was told by Sports Yaari, “Shreyas Iyer is an excellent captain. As a captain in the last two sessions, he has led a team for a title once and has taken another team in another season in the world’s largest league. It clearly shows that something special about him.”
Vijaykumar Vyshak woke up Shreyas Iyer’s aura, credited for his development
Vyasak credited Iyer to increase his confidence on the field, turning every bowling into an opportunity to learn.
Iyer’s leadership has left a permanent impact on the Karnataka bowler, which says PBK skipper’s aura and attitude create an environment where players grow and perform their best. He also feels lucky that Punjab is part of Kings led by Iyer.
He signed this saying, “When I am bowling, the confidence he gives me is really inspiring. Whether on the field or in the dressing room, I have learned a lot from talking to him. The way he goes about his batting and the way he takes aura on the field and he has a lot to learn. I think I think I am really lucky.”
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Vyasak has played only five games for PBK in IPL 2025, where he has taken only 4 wickets. Earlier, he played for two sessions for RCB and managed 13 wickets in 11 matches. He has played 41 T20 games so far and on an average of 51 wickets at an average of 25 and the rate of 8.86.
On the other hand, Iyer played for the capitals of Delhi for seven sessions, while it was part of KKR in 2022 and 2024 seasons. He missed IPL 2023 due to injury. He started his PBKS earlier this year and participated from the front, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches at a wonderful strike rate of 175. He has 3731 runs in 133 IPL matches so far.