1. Virat Kohli: As the highest run-scorer in Indian Premier League (IPL), Virat Kohli has accumulated 8004 runs from 239 innings in 252 matches, with a strike rate of 131.97. Kohli has played 1986 dot balls, making him the player with the most dot balls in Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 season, reuniting with coach Ricky Ponting. Iyer was acquired for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history.

The Board of Cricket Control in India (BCCI) has announced that the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will start on March 23. During the BCCI Special General Meeting, Rajeev Shukla also revealed the appointment of a new IPL commissioner and confirmed Devajit Saikia and Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as the new secretary and treasurer respectively.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner and renowned Bollywood actress Preity Zinta took an innovative route to announce the team's new captain for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. During the January 12 episode of Bigg Boss 18,

Shreyas Iyer has been officially named the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Iyer and PBKS coach Ricky Ponting will reunite as a leadership duo for an IPL franchise,