Talking about PBKS signing him for ₹26.75 crore for IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer said he didn't want to stay in front of TV after the bidding crossed a certain amount and went to the washroom. Iyer said he was "dumbstruck" after PBKS bought him for ₹26.75 crore. Iyer has been made the captain of PBKS for IPL 2025.