The Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer's popularity seems to be surging with every passing day. Despite crashing out against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 Final, Shreyas has earned the respect of his fans and his close followers. His popularity can be largely attributed to his tactical acumen and his ability to score big under pressure. To offer him a token of respect, fans, especially from the state of Punjab gave him a nickname 'Sarpanch Sahab' roughly translating to the Head of the Group. 

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While his nickname 'Sarpanch Sahab' has stayed on following the end of the IPL and fans still seem excited to capture a glimse of the iconic IPL stalwart. In a recent video which has now gone viral, a fan, posing with a 'Sarpanch Sahab' poster received an autograph from Shreyas while he was exiting the stadium in a car. The car was stopped midway so the fan could get an autograph from his beloved cricketer. While Shreyas was signing the poster, the fan also captured the moment by taking a selfie with the PBKS skipper in the frame. 

Watch the video here:

Shreyas Iyer gave an autograph to a fan of Sarpanch Sahab poster. ❤️pic.twitter.com/96JRVmXgZm

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 11, 2025

The poster had a white background with the PBKS captain's new nickname written at the center in uppercase. However, his own signature was at the bottom right corner of the poster. 

Shreyas Iyer was in rich form in IPL 2025

Shreyas was in phenomenal form during the recent IPL season, emerging as the highest run-scorer for his team with 604 runs in 17 innings. He maintained an impressive average of 50.33 and notched up six half-centuries, placing him as the sixth-highest run-getter overall in the tournament. His consistency with the bat provided the team with solid starts and momentum at crucial moments. Beyond just scoring runs, Shreyas's ability to anchor innings and accelerate when needed showcased his maturity and adaptability as a top-order batter.

Apart from his batting prowess, Shreyas's leadership proved to be a game-changer for PBKS. He fostered a positive, fearless culture within the dressing room and empowered the younger players to perform with confidence. His tactical decisions and calm demeanor on the field played a significant role in transforming PBKS’s campaign. Under his captaincy, the team reached the IPL final for the first time since 2014 and came heartbreakingly close to securing their first-ever IPL title, marking a remarkable turnaround for the franchise.