The Punjab Kings' new buy, Priyansh Arya, revealed Suryakumar Yadav's invaluable advice to him after his stunning feat in the Delhi Premier League 2024. The 24-year-old Priyansh left the cricketing world in awe when he smashed six sixes in an over, etching his name alongside legends like Yuvraj Singh and Ravi Shastri. His record-breaking partnership of 286 runs with Ayush Badoni further cemented his status as one of India’s most promising talents. This electrifying performance not only sent shockwaves through the domestic circuit but also made Arya one of the most sought-after players in the IPL 2025 auction. A fierce bidding war ensued between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with Punjab finally securing his services for a whopping ₹3 crore. As he gears up for his debut IPL season, Arya revealed a special message he received from none other than India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav. Speaking about the unforgettable moment, Arya shared how Suryakumar’s words boosted his confidence. Arya recalled, “After I hit three sixes, I felt I could go all the way. My partner Ayush Badoni was also striking the ball cleanly, so I backed myself. When I finally hit six in a row, it was surreal.” Later, as he checked his phone, he found a message from Suryakumar Yadav. The Indian captain, known for his fearless strokeplay, had a simple yet powerful message for him: ‘Total entertainment! Keep believing in yourself.’ For Arya, these words meant everything. He said, “After I did so, Suryakumar Yadav messaged me and said that my batting was total entertainment and asked me to keep believing in myself. It was quite motivating for me.” Read also: Rohit Sharma’s Test Future Uncertain as Bumrah Eyes Captaincy Priyansh is ready for IPL assignment Arya is now eagerly looking forward to joining Punjab Kings and working under head coach Ricky Ponting. He also expressed excitement about playing alongside new skipper Shreyas Iyer. Speaking about Iyer, he said, “I am really excited to meet head coach Ricky Ponting. I love his pull shot. Apart from that, I am also excited to meet Shreyas. I love his attitude and the way he walks. I have never met Shreyas earlier. I think he is a great leader, he has won IPL and all domestic trophies as a captain. So I feel he is the best leader." With IPL 2025 set to begin on March 21 and the final expected on May 25, all eyes will be on Priyansh Arya as he looks to translate his domestic heroics onto the biggest stage.