The youngster Suryansh Shedge who joined PBKS during the IPL 2025 auction is set to display his talent in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
The right-handed batter believes playing under Shreyas Iyer once again will make it easier for him to adjust to the world-class T20 league.
Shedge had an impressive display with his unbeaten 26-run innings in 15 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final to help Mumbai clinch the trophy.
“If you track the record of Punjab Kings over the past few years, they always invest in new talent. And they scout the domestic circuit closely.”
“I am really excited to be a part of the franchise. Shreyas bhaiya being the Captain makes it easier because he is a familiar face,” he said.
Suryansh will be joining his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan who was also picked by Punjab on the second day of the Auction.
“I saw Musheer Khan’s name and knew I would be coming up shortly. Punjab Kings bought him, so I was really excited.”
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“I was just about to call him, but my name appeared, so I stopped. Punjab Kings raised the paddle, and we all celebrated on the bus. The first call I received was Musheer’s, as we both will play for the same team,” the 22-year-old said.
After a call with his parents, Suryansh was congratulated by his Mumbai teammates, including Iyer at the dining table, and he was dubbed ‘Punjab da Munda’ by his Mumbai teammates.
Now, the 22-year old is excited to start his career with Punjab and entertain the fans. “Whatever the team needs, I am there. I will not carry a fixed mindset. And I will entertain the fans,” he said.
He also spoke about his injury last year. At the time, he was in the running for Mumbai’s senior team, and his physios advised him to rest.
“It was revealed that my stress fracture had relapsed. I was taken aback. The first two months were a blur and I was only going through the motions. I wanted that year to make my mark,” Suryansh Shedge said.
“I was not confident about a comeback. When you are in a city like Mumbai, the competition is always tough. You will find talent in every street. I thought I will be forgotten and my career will go downhill,” he added.
“It is not easy to make a comeback in the Mumbai senior team. I came back and scored three centuries in three games and was selected for the U-23.”
“I scored 168 runs and helped the team win the match, which pushed my candidacy to be selected in the senior Mumbai team and earned the opportunity to represent Mumbai in Ranji Trophy,” he said.
Now, after displaying his heroics for Mumbai in the domestic circuit over the past year. Suryansh wants to help the PBKS with the title. He is hopeful he will learn from head coach Ricky Ponting.
“Ricky Ponting is a legend. He is beyond words. After retirement, he gave back to cricket and has been constantly involved with the community.”
“He has been a part of IPL for many years – so he knows ins and outs. Aussies are known for their fearless attitude and that’s what he personifies. We are hopeful that under his guidance, we will lift the trophy this year,” he signed off.
