India, April 6 -- Leadership skills often go unrecognised in modern sports, which are dominated by numbers. But the Indian Premier League has a way of bringing out not just performances but also personalities.

Punjab Kings have made an exceptional start to their IPL 2026 campaign. The results have followed not just because of the numbers on the pitch but also because of a clear intent and balance in the team, led by their captain, Shreyas Iyer.

Bought for a whopping Rs.26.75 crore in the 2025 auction by PBKS, Iyer has quietly built his reputation as a leader in T20 cricket. He is the only captain in IPL history to lead three different franchises to a final. Despite his winning campaign in 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders and ending PBKS'...