IPL 2025: Uncapped, unfazed – How Priyansh Arya made a strong early impression for PBKS on debut
It’s early stages in the 18th season of Indian Premier League, but a strong early trend that has emerged is how uncapped Indian players have made their presence felt. One of those who have caught the eye is Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya. The 24-year-old from Delhi came in for special praise from PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting after their side’s 11-run win in a high-scoring contest in Ahmedabad on Tuesday against Gujarat Titans.
“I reckon we set the tone with a guy playing in his first IPL game… Priyansh, the way he started today,” Ponting said in his dressing room debrief speech. Priyansh, taking strike on his debut against a star-studded bowling lineup, scored a brisk 23-ball 47 with seven fours (the most on the night) and two sixes. In fact, Ponting had identified Priyansh as a player to wa...