{"id":9755,"date":"2026-05-14T13:29:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:29:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/srikkanth-lays-down-the-law-for-shreyas-iyer-as-pbks-slide-deepens"},"modified":"2026-05-14T13:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T13:29:38","slug":"srikkanth-lays-down-the-law-for-shreyas-iyer-as-pbks-slide-deepens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/srikkanth-lays-down-the-law-for-shreyas-iyer-as-pbks-slide-deepens","title":{"rendered":"Srikkanth Lays Down the Law for Shreyas Iyer as PBKS Slide Deepens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shreyas Iyer\u2019s captaincy at Punjab Kings has suddenly come under the spotlight after the franchise\u2019s recent slide in results. The skipper, who steered PBKS to the final last season and also oversaw a promising run that began with seven straight matches without a loss this year, now finds himself dealing with mounting pressure as the campaign falters.<\/p>\n<p>Punjab\u2019s momentum has stalled badly, with the team suffering four consecutive defeats that have tightened the race for the playoffs. The latest setback came in their loss to Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium, a match that marked PBKS\u2019 fourth defeat of the season and triggered fresh questions about the side\u2019s planning and execution.<\/p>\n<h3>Quick facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shreyas Iyer is facing captaincy scrutiny after Punjab Kings\u2019 recent dip in form<\/li>\n<li>PBKS reached the final last season and began this year with an unbeaten run of seven matches<\/li>\n<li>Punjab have lost four straight games and are slipping in the playoff race<\/li>\n<li>The immediate concern followed PBKS\u2019 defeat to Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium (their fourth loss of the season)<\/li>\n<li>Criticism has focused on the bowling setup and the heavy reliance on pacers<\/li>\n<li>Analysts have debated Iyer\u2019s decision not to use Yuzvendra Chahal in that match<\/li>\n<li>Kris Srikkanth also questioned Punjab\u2019s spin choices, urging Chahal and Harpreet Brar to be used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions were especially raised around Iyer\u2019s tactical calls during the defeat to Delhi Capitals. The bowling plan drew criticism for leaning too heavily on pace, and that imbalance became a talking point as the match unfolded.<\/p>\n<p>One decision in particular has fuelled the debate: Chahal was not brought into play in that game. For many observers, leaving out an experienced spinner during a crucial phase of the contest looked like a questionable call, and it has since added to the strain on PBKS as they move into a more decisive stretch of the tournament.<\/p>\n<h3>Srikkanth hits out at the spin call<\/h3>\n<p>Former India batter Kris Srikkanth was blunt in his assessment of Punjab\u2019s approach. He singled out Iyer\u2019s decision-making, with a sharp focus on how the team handled its spin options in the bowling attack.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey have to play and bowl their spinners, Chahal and Harpreet Brar. It\u2019s high time Shreyas Iyer shows confidence in them. He cannot joke around by not bowling Chahal even one over. What kind of rubbish thinking is this? Can\u2019t a primary spinner not bowl two overs on a flat wicket? Chahal has bowled so many times on flat tracks for RCB and won matches for them,\u201d Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<p>The former India cricketer also continued to challenge Punjab\u2019s overall balance. In his view, Harpreet Brar should be a guaranteed selection, and the management should place more trust in its spin resources rather than reducing them to a secondary role.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrar has to play in the 11 for them. Even in the flattest of wickets, he will not go for more than 35 runs off four overs. He might get you a wicket also if the batter tries to slog him. He\u2019s an excellent bowler. The handful of matches he has played, he has been brilliant,\u201d Srikkanth added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shreyas Iyer\u2019s captaincy at Punjab Kings has suddenly come under the spotlight after the franchise\u2019s recent slide in results. 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