Ricky Ponting, Head Coach, Punjab Kings:
"I haven't spoken to Shreyas (Iyer) about captaincy yet. I tried calling him before the auction, but he didn't pick up. He's been a successful captain in the IPL before, and I had the privilege of working with him for 3-4 years in Delhi. He was a championship-winning captain last season, and I'm thrilled to work with him again. If he can replicate that success for us in the IPL, I'll be more than happy."
Shashwat Goenka, Owner, Lucknow Super Giants:
"No matter how much you plan, things don't always unfold as expected. Securing Rishabh (Pant) for Rs 27 crore fit perfectly within our strategy. It wasn't about hitting a magic number; we just wanted to position ourselves where the RTM couldn't be exercised. This move aligns with our broader plans for the team."
Parthiv Patel, Mentor, Gujarat Titans:
"We're delighted to have Jos Buttler in our squad. He's incredibly versatilehe can bat anywhere, keep wickets, and mentor Shubman (Gill) as well. Our aim was to secure the best bowler and best batter from the marquee set, and we've accomplished that. It's a fantastic outcome for us."