High 3 gamers who can captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

Punjab Kings are without a captain after Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from the sport a couple of months ago. And now heading into IPL 2025, the Punjab outfits are without a captain. But after a solid IPL 2025 Mega Auction, the team is determined to fire on all cylinders. Here we take a look at 3 players who can captain the side in the upcoming edition of the IPL.

Shreyas Iyer

Kolkata Knight Riders didn’t retain their title captain Shreyas Iyer. And as a result, Iyer was available in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. As a result, Punjab Kings (PBKS) went on to spill all their cash on Shreyas Iyer. PBKS bought the ace top-order batter for a whopping sum of 26.75 crores, making him the second highest-priced player in the history of the IPL.

And now, Shreyas Iyer looks like the best captaincy option for the Punjab Kings. Previously, Iyer had led KKR and guided them to victory last season, Thus the first and obvious choice for a captain would be Shreyas Iyer.

Glenn Maxwell

Australian ace all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was not retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Thus after being picked by his former side PBKS, Maxwell is a strong candidate for captaincy. The Aussie star is a born leader and has captained various teams in domestic leagues across the globe.

Maxwell has a huge wealth of experience that he can bring to the team. Furthermore, at his age, he can also serve as a great mentor for the younger generation of players.

Arshdeep Singh

Another player who can be a good candidate for captaincy for Punjab Kings is Arshdeep Singh. The ace bowler has made a huge name for himself in the shortest format of the game. He bowled well for India and was instrumental for the Men in Blue in lifting the ICC T20 World Cup.

Punjab Kings re-bought the player for a whopping price of 18 crores, making him the highest-priced Indian pacer in the league. Though he is young, he can be a good captain. As PBKS plans on creating a team for the future, Arshdeep would be the ideal candidate to successfully lead the side.