NEW DELHI: With Punjab Kings (PBKS) poised to make a significant impact under the strategic leadership of their new head coach, Ricky Ponting in IPL 2025.
Holding the largest remaining purse of INR 110.5 crore, PBKS flexed the financial muscle to assemble a well-rounded squad to compete for their elusive first IPL title.
Punjab Kings made headlines by acquiring star Indian batter Shreyas Iyer for a record-breaking ₹26.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024, now joins the Punjab Kings to bolster their batting lineup.
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LSG IPL 2025 Team SquadIn addition to Iyer, Punjab Kings also strengthened their bowling attack by signing Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, each for ₹18 crore. Chahal, India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is, and Arshdeep, who ranks just behind him on the same list, add significant depth to the team’s bowling unit, making it one of the most formidable in the league.
Earlier, PBKS had retained two core players before the auction. Last season's wonder Shashank Singh was retained for INR 5.5 crore, while Punjab Kings remain confident of Prabhsimran Singh's batting acumen, retaining his services for INR 4 crore.
Shashank Singh, known for his ability to contribute as a middle-order power-hitter and part-time bowler, earned his retention after last season, where he single-handedly won PBKS a couple of games and played some adorable cameos on some occasions.
Retaining the young wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh has reflected PBKS’ faith in his explosive top-order potential and ability to impact games with the bat and gloves.
PBKS, earlier known as Kings XI Punjab, have had a roller-coaster journey in the IPL since their inception in 2008. Despite flashes of brilliance, such as their runner-up finish in 2014, inconsistency has been a recurring issue.
Frequent leadership changes and inconsistent performances have hindered their title quest. The addition of Ricky Ponting as the head coach points to a more tactical and focused approach, emphasizing stability and long-term success.
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KKR IPL 2025 Team SquadEntering the auction with a mammoth INR 110.5 crore, PBKS were in an enviable position to rebuild their squad. The team was focusing on securing a consistent top-order batter, experienced finishers, and specialist bowlers, especially for the death overs.
Full List of Players Bought by PBKS in IPL 2025 Auction: Prices, Retentions, and Releases
Player
| Price (INR)
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Arshdeep Singh (RTM)
| Rs 18 Crore
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Shreyas Iyer
| Rs 26.75 Crore
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Yuzvendra Chahal
| Rs 18 Crore
|
Marcus Stoinis
| Rs 11 Crore
|
Glenn Maxwell
| Rs 4.2 Crore
|
Nehal Wadhera
| Rs 4.2 Crore
|
Harpreet Brar
| Rs 1.5 Crore
|
Vishnu Vinod
| Rs 95 Lakh
|
Vijaykumar Vyshak
| Rs 1.8 Crore
|
Yash Thakur
| Rs 1.8 Crore
|
PBKS Full List of Retained Players
Player
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Prabhsimran Singh
|
Shashank Singh
|
PBKS Full List of Released Players
- Shikhar Dhawan (Retired)
- Jitesh Sharma
- Jonny Bairstow
- Liam Livingstone
- Harpreet Bhatia
- Rilee Rossouw
- Chris Woakes
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Tanay Thyagarajan
- Atharva Taide
- Rishi Dhawan
- Sam Curran
- Sikandar Raza
- Shivam Singh
- Prince Choudhary
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Kagiso Rabada
- Nathan Ellis
- Rahul Chahar
- Vidwath Kaverappa
- Harshal Patel
Though Punjab Kings haven't won an IPL title yet, the team has shown flashes of brilliance over the years.
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