The popular term has struck a chord with cricket fans across Punjab. The word "Sarpanch" refers to a village head in North India. Supporters adopted this nickname as a mark of admiration for the Punjab Kings captain’s on-field presence and his strong off-field connection with the local fanbase.
"I was just outside talking to someone, and I told them that when I was first called ‘sarpanch,’ I actually had to ask people what it exactly meant. Like last year, I even asked Arshdeep what it meant and how the term is used. He told me that ‘sarpanch’ refers to the head of a community, and gradually, it started to stick with me," Shreyas Iyer said.
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The Punjab Kings captain admitted that while he didn’t like the nickname at first, hearing it repeatedly over the past year has made it feel special. Iyer added that the chants give him a sense of pride and motivation, and he is enjoying the pressure while embracing the challenge.
"It feels nice and also motivates me. I’ve come into this new season with high expectations, and honestly, it’s fun. I love the challenge."
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In the previous edition, Iyer finished as Punjab Kings’ leading run-scorer. He scored 604 runs at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 175.07, including six half-centuries.
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