The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have announced their list of retained and released players ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. The franchise has retained two young Indian talents, Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. PBKS’s strategy is clear for the upcoming auction they are looking to build a new team from scratch.
Retained Players:
- Shashank Singh (₹5.5 Cr)
- Prabhsimran Singh (₹4 Cr)
Released Players:
The Kings have released a number of key players, including star overseas players like Liam Livingstone, Kagiso Rabada, and Sam Curran. The franchise has also released several Indian players, including Arshdeep Singh, Jitesh Sharma, and Rishi Dhawan.
List of All Released Players from PBKS: Arshdeep Singh, Matthew Short, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
Potential Targets for the Mega Auction:
With a significant purse remaining and several key positions to fill, the Punjab Kings will be active in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. As they are looking to build a new team, here are some potential targets for the franchise:
- Captain: They need a captain and players like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer may be a perfect fit.
- Young and Experienced Batsmen: Players like Jake Fraser, Phil Salt, Will Jacks, David Warner, Quinton de Kock, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, and Jos Buttler could be potential targets to bolster the batting lineup.
- Quality All-Rounders: All-rounders like Shardul Thakur, Glenn Maxwell Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Daryl Mitchell, Krunal Pandya, Glenn Philips, and Aiden Markram could be valuable additions to the squad.
- Left-arm and Right-arm Fast Bowlers: The Kings could look to acquire experienced overseas fast bowlers like Mithcell Starc, Trent Boult, and Marco Jansen. They may also look to use the RTM card on Arshdeep Singh.
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be a crucial event for the Punjab Kings as they are on the verge of building a whole new team. With a significant purse, the Kings will be aiming to build a squad that can challenge for the title.
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