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Shreyas Iyer Reveals PBKS Mindset: Why "No Pressure" Defines IPL 2026 Auction

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer shared that his team is entering the IPL 2026 auction with a clear plan and a relaxed mindset. He emphasized that thorough preparation and multiple meetings have left the squad feeling confident about their targets. Meanwhile, the auction itself kicked off with a massive record-breaking deal. Australian star Cameron Green was sold to the Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 25.20 crores, making him the most expensive overseas player ever in the IPL.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer on PBKS IPL 2026 Auction Strategy and Mindset

  • PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer states the team feels no pressure heading into the auction
  • Iyer reveals extensive pre-auction meetings led to a clear, relaxed strategy
  • Australian all-rounder Cameron Green sold to KKR for a record Rs 25.20 crores
  • Green becomes the most expensive overseas player in IPL history after a fierce bidding war
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There is no pressure: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer during IPL 2026 auction

PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer explains the team's relaxed, prepared approach to the IPL 2026 auction, while Cameron Green makes history with a massive KKR bid.

"There is no pressure as such. We had several meetings before coming here, and the way we have planned and prepared, everyone feels quite relaxed. - Shreyas Iyer"

Abu Dhabi, December 16

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer has shared insights into the team's mindset, preparation, and approach during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction.

Speaking during the 'Match Centre Live Auction 2026' segment at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, Iyer offered a glimpse into how the PBKS franchise will approach the auction, noting there is no pressure and that they had several meetings ahead of the auction.

"There is no pressure as such. We had several meetings before coming here, and the way we have planned and prepared, everyone feels quite relaxed. We know exactly what we want," the PBKS captain added.

Meanwhile, the IPL 2026 auction was off to a fantastic start as Australian all-rounder Cameron Green was sold to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for Rs 25.20 crores, becoming the third-most expensive player in the league's history and the most expensive overseas player in the competition's history at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Initially, Rajasthan Royals and KKR entered an intense bidding war, with the Royals opting out at around Rs 13 crores, and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which entered the bidding, pushing the price well above Rs 20 crores.

CSK bid Rs 25 crores, and KKR followed it with a 25.20 crores bid and won the war.

Green has scored 521 runs in 21 T20Is matches at an average of 32.56, SR of 160.30, with six fifties and has 12 wickets averaging 23.35. He has scored 1,334 runs in 63 T20S at an average of 33.35, SR of 151.07, with a century and seven fifties and taken 28 wickets averaging above 34.

The young Aussie all-rounder featured in the 2023 and 2024 IPL seasons with the Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring 707 runs in 29 matches at an average of 41.58, with an SR of 153-plus, a century and two fifties and took 16 wickets at an average of above 41.5. But he did not participate in last season's auction due to injury.

- ANI

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Rohit P
25.20 crores for Cameron Green! KKR has gone all out. He's a fantastic player, but that's a massive amount of money. Hope he justifies that price tag with his all-round performance.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India now, the auction is always so exciting! The bidding war between CSK and KKR was intense. Green is a great buy, but the pressure on him will be enormous.
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Ananya R
Respectfully, saying "there is no pressure" is easy before the auction. The real pressure will come during the season if the team doesn't perform. PBKS's planning needs to be spot on. Fingers crossed for them 🤞
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Karthik V
The auction dynamics are fascinating. RR dropping out early, CSK pushing hard, and KKR finally winning. This is why IPL is the best T20 league in the world. Can't wait for the season to start!
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Priyanka N
Hope PBKS picks some good Indian uncapped players too. That's where the real value is. Teams like CSK and MI have mastered that art. All the best to Shreyas and the team! 🙏

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