Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes Punjab Kings are finally heading in the right direction after making smart and bold auction decisions. The franchise showed renewed clarity in leadership and squad building, leading to a breakthrough IPL 2025 campaign where they reached the finals under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/they-took-bold-calls-irfan-pathans-big-verdict-on-punjab-kings-ahead-of-ipl-2026/articleshow/129731343.cms