Shreyas Iyer Credits RCB's Rajat Patidar for Captaincy Insights Amid IPL Success
Shreyas Iyer Wants To Learn Captaincy From This Player. It's Not MS Dhoni Or Rohit Sharma
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Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS), is leading the IPL 2026 season with impressive performances, including a recent victory over Mumbai Indians. Surprisingly, he expressed a desire to learn captaincy from Rajat Patidar, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, rather than renowned leaders like MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma.
- 01Shreyas Iyer has led PBKS to the top of the IPL 2026 standings, remaining unbeaten.
- 02Iyer scored 66 runs off 35 balls in the latest match against Mumbai Indians.
- 03Prabhsimran Singh also contributed significantly with an unbeaten 80 runs.
- 04Punjab Kings chased down 196 runs with 21 balls to spare.
- 05Iyer's choice of Rajat Patidar for captaincy insights is notable given the prominence of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma.
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Shreyas Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS), is making headlines in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, where his team remains unbeaten and sits at the top of the table with nine points from five matches. In a recent match against Mumbai Indians, PBKS secured a convincing victory, chasing down a target of 196 runs with 21 balls to spare. Iyer scored 66 runs off 35 balls, marking his third consecutive fifty in the tournament. His teammate, Prabhsimran Singh, also shone with an impressive 80 not out. Interestingly, when asked about which captain he would like to learn from, Iyer named Rajat Patidar, the skipper of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, instead of legendary figures like MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma. This choice highlights Iyer's unique approach to leadership and learning in the competitive landscape of the IPL.
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The success of PBKS under Iyer's captaincy is boosting local fan engagement and excitement around the IPL.
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