Shreyas Iyer to lead PBKS at IPL 2026 auction as Ponting misses out

• PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting will miss the IPL 2026 auction due to his Ashes commentary commitments.
• PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer is expected to lead the team's delegation at the auction in Ponting's absence.
• The IPL 2026 auction is scheduled for December 16 in Abu Dhabi.
• SRH head coach Daniel Vettori will attend the auction after receiving permission from Cricket Australia, despite the ongoing Ashes series.

Why It Matters: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer leading the IPL auction delegation is a notable shift.