Shreyas Iyer's Leadership Shines Despite Injury in Punjab Kings' Victory
Shreyas Iyer's Injury Update
As the Punjab Kings took to the field to defend a target of 220 runs, they notably missed their captain, Shreyas Iyer. While the sweltering heat of Jaipur might have contributed to his absence, it was actually an injury to his index finger that sidelined him. Iyer was seen with his finger heavily bandaged as he approached the toss. After the match, he clarified that the injury occurred during practice. In the post-match presentation, he stated:
"The issue is with my finger here (pointing to his right hand's index finger). I'm not sure what happened. I got hit while practicing yesterday. I need to get it checked out."
Iyer contributed 30 crucial runs before leaving the field, with Shashank Singh stepping in as captain for the second innings. Harpreet Brar was introduced as an impact substitute and emerged as a standout bowler, taking 3 wickets and maintaining an impressive economy rate, alongside Yuzvendra Chahal, while others struggled.
Iyer's Resilience Earns Admiration
Despite his injury, Iyer's determination to bat earned him immense respect from fans. He was actively engaged with his teammates from the boundary, offering strategic insights throughout the match. Although Shashank was in charge on the field, Iyer remained close by, supporting his team.
Watch Iyer leading from the sidelines:
Iyer leading his team from boundary line 🥵🔥
— Rea💗 (@Rohieee96) May 18, 2025
SHREYAS IYER THE LEADER 😶🌫️🫡 pic.twitter.com/Md04K8ZX89
Despite being injured, he’s giving everything for his team. 🫡👏 pic.twitter.com/ikcoXnpQJI
— Pick-up Shot (@96ShreyasIyer) May 18, 2025
SHREYAS IYER, A CHAMPION ON & OFF THE FIELD 💪 pic.twitter.com/EMYMxHmKSF
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 18, 2025
In the end, Punjab Kings secured a much-needed 2 points, bolstered by half-centuries from Nehal Wadher and Shashank Singh, along with Harpreet's impressive bowling performance.