Punjab Kings and Outer Delhi Warriors batter Priyansh Arya has high praise for Shreyas Iyer, calling him one of the finest leaders in cricket. The young cricketer’s admiration comes as no surprise. After all, Iyer led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024, and despite being released afterward, he made a strong comeback with Punjab Kings in the 2025 mega auction.
Under Iyer’s leadership, PBKS reached the IPL 2025 final, barely losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just six runs. That kind of performance speaks volumes about his captaincy. “You must have seen Captain Shreyas Iyer. He won the KKR final last year. I consider him to be one of the best leaders in cricket,” Arya told ANI during an interview.
The remarks came during the jersey unveiling of the Outer Delhi Warriors ahead of Delhi Premier League Season 2. The event, held on Wednesday, saw franchise mentor Parthiv Patel, captain Siddhant Sharma, and players like Arya and Suyash Sharma in attendance. The new kit, featuring confident colours, was warmly welcomed by the Delhi cricket community.
Arya didn’t just stop at praising Iyer. He also spoke about the responsibility of representing a team. “I feel that I should win for my team as much as I can. Every player plays with the responsibility of winning for the team. The same thing applies to last year’s team as well,” he said.
The Warriors are gearing up for their DPL debut with high hopes. Team officials believe the new jersey could be a lucky charm for the squad. With Parthiv Patel mentoring the side and skilled players like Suyash Sharma and Arya in the mix, the franchise looks like a strong contender for the title. Fans will soon see the team in action, donning their fresh attire as they battle for DPL glory.
The Delhi Premier League Season 2 promises excitement, and with influential players like Shreyas Iyer setting leadership standards in the cricketing world, emerging talents like Arya have solid role models to look up to. Whether on the field or off it, these stars continue to inspire the next generation of cricket enthusiasts.