LIVE | Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2024 Auction: Retained, Released and New Players List: Who Will PBKS Pick?

Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2024 Auction: Punjab Kings (PBKS), previously generally known as Kings XI Punjab, have lengthy carried the burden of being labeled ‘perennial underachievers.’ Despite a promising begin within the inaugural IPL season, the place they reached the semi-finals beneath Yuvraj Singh’s management, PBKS has struggled to copy success, with their lone last look in 2014 ending in defeat towards Kolkata Knight Riders. The 2023 season noticed PBKS ending on the eighth spot, leaving followers disheartened. Now, with the IPL 2024 public sale on the horizon, the franchise is set to show the tide and shed the ‘underachievers’ tag that has haunted them for years.

PBKS is keenly conscious of their squad’s dynamics, closely weighted towards seamers. The spin division, led by Rahul Chahar and Harpreet Brar, lacks an abroad spinner, making it a prime precedence within the upcoming public sale. Retaining 17 gamers from the earlier season, PBKS launched solely 5, creating slots to fill. The departure of Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Shahrukh Khan has left gaps within the batting division, prompting the franchise to strategize on bolstering its lineup.

PBKS Retained Players: Shikhar Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Matthew Short, Harpreet Bhatia, Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shivam Singh, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Gurnoor Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa

PBKS Released Players: Shahrukh Khan, Raj Bawa, Baltej Dhanda, Mohit Rathee, Bhanuka Rajapaksa

PBKS Purse

INR 29.1 Crore

PBKS Slots Left

Total – 8

Overseas – 2

PBKS’ IPL 2024 Auction Strategy

PBKS, armed with a price range of Rs 29.1 crore, goals to compensate for the launched gamers and handle vital areas of their lineup. With a obvious want for an abroad spinner and a spot within the Indian center order, PBKS is about to focus on gamers who can fill these roles seamlessly. Australian captain Pat Cummins emerges as a high-priority goal, offering each batting prowess and management abilities. Indian pacers Shivam Mavi and Chetan Sakariya may strengthen the crew’s bench, whereas the skilled Shardul Thakur is a prime goal. All-rounders Chris Woakes and David Willey are additionally on PBKS’s radar to enrich their current choices. Among spinners, Adil Rashid, Rachin Ravindra, and Wanidu Hasaranga are potential targets, though PBKS will likely be cautious about value concerns.

Full List Of Players Bought By PBKS In IPL 2024 Auction

The listing will likely be up to date as quickly because the public sale begins…