Punjab Kings have been one of the most underperforming teams in IPL history. Since joining the league in 2008, they have only reached the playoffs twice, with their last appearance in 2014. Over the past ten seasons, PBKS has not qualified for the playoffs. Looking ahead to IPL 2025, the franchise faces an important question: What will be their strategy?
Punjab Kings have retained only two players, uncapped batters Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh, ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. This choice leaves them with a substantial budget of INR 110.50 crore—the largest among all franchises. With this financial advantage, Punjab Kings plan to build a competitive squad at the auction.
PBKS IPL 2025 Retained Players list
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1. Shashank Singh (Rs 5.5 crore)
Shashank Singh has been retained by Punjab Kings for IPL 2025 at INR 5.5 crores, reflecting the franchise’s confidence in his abilities. The 32-year-old uncapped Indian batter showcased remarkable maturity during the last season, scoring 354 runs in 14 innings with an impressive average of 44.25 and a strike rate of 164.65, including two half-centuries. His performance exceeded expectations after being picked for just RS. 20 lakhs in 2023, making him a valuable asset as Punjab Kings heads into the mega auction with the largest budget among all franchises.
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2. Prabhsimran Singh (Rs 4 crore)
Prabhsimran Singh has been retained by Punjab Kings for IPL 2025 at RS. 4 crores, showcasing the franchise’s confidence in his potential. The young uncapped batter has made valuable contributions to the team, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. His retention highlights Punjab’s commitment to young talent as they prepare for the upcoming mega auction.
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PBKS IPL 2025 Released Players list
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler |
| Matthew Short | All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper/Batter |
| Sikandar Raza | All-rounder |
| Rishi Dhawan | All-rounder |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Atharva Taide | Batter |
| Nathan Ellis | Bowler |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Kagiso Rabada | Bowler |
| Harpreet Brar | Bowler |
| Rahul Chahar | Bowler |
| Harpreet Bhatia | Batter |
| Vidwath Kaverappa | Bowler |
| Shivam Singh | Bowler |
| Harshal Patel | Bowler |
| Chris Woakes | All-rounder |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Batter |
| Vishwanath Pratap Singh | Batter |
| Tanay Thyagarajann | Bowler |
| Prince Choudhary | Batter |
| Rilee Rossouw | Batter |
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