Punjab Kings (PBKS), formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, is a professional cricket franchise based in Mohali, Punjab. Established in 2008, the team is known for its competitive spirit in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Although they have only reached the finals once, PBKS has consistently worked to build a strong squad. This time, hopes are high as they signed 10 key players during the IPL 2025 auction.
Retained Players List of Punjab Kings
Players Bought By Punjab Kings
- Arshdeep Singh: Rs. 18 crore
- Shreyas Iyer: Rs. 26.75 crore
- Yuzvendra Chahal: Rs. 18 crore
- Marcus Stoinis: Rs. 11 crore
- Glenn Maxwell: Rs. 4.20 crore
- Nehal Wadhera: Rs. 4.20 crore
- Harpreet Brar: Rs. 1.50 crore
- Vishnu Vinod: Rs. 95 lakh
- Vijaykumar Vyshak: Rs. 1.80 crore
- Yash Thakur: Rs. 1.60 crore
- Marco Jansen: Rs. 7 crore
- Josh Inglis: Rs. 2.60 crore
- Lockie Ferguson: Rs. 2 crore
- Azmatullah Omarzai: Rs. 2.40 crore
- Harnoor Pannu: Rs. 30 lakh
- Kuldeep Sen: Rs. 80 lakh
- Priyansh Arya: Rs. 3.80 crore
- Aaron Hardie: Rs. 1.25 crore
- Musheer Khan: Rs. 30 lakh
- Suryansh Shedge: Rs. 30 lakh
- Xavier Bartlett: Rs. 80 lakh
- Pyla Avinash: Rs. 30 lakh
- Pravin Dubey: Rs. 30 lakh
Full Player List Key
- Batters: Shashank Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Harnoor Pannu, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash.
- Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis
- All-rounders: Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Priyansh Arya, Praveen Dubey
- Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yash Thakur, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Lockie Ferguson,Yuzvendra Chahal
Highlights From The Auction
The excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is building, with the mega auction held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. A total of 577 players were available, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) made significant moves to strengthen their squad. On the first day of the auction, PBKS made headlines by signing 10 players, featuring a mix of experienced stars and promising talents.
The standout acquisition was former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer, who was signed for ₹26.75 crore, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. His leadership and batting skills are expected to greatly benefit the team.
Additionally, PBKS enhanced their bowling lineup by securing seasoned leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for ₹18 crore, which is likely to improve their spin attack. The franchise also exercised their Right-to-Match (RTM) option to retain pacer Arshdeep Singh for ₹18 crore, ensuring continuity in their pace department.
These strategic signings highlight PBKS’s ambition to create a well-balanced team for IPL 2025, combining experienced players with emerging talent.
Leadership And Coaching
Captain: As of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain of Punjab Kings (PBKS). He was acquired for ₹26.75 crore during the auction, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. Head coach Ricky Ponting has endorsed Iyer as the ideal leader for the team.
Coach: The head coach of the Punjab Kings is Ricky Ponting, who took on this role in September 2024 with a four-year contract. He aims to lead the team to success in the IPL 2025 season and beyond. Ponting brings extensive experience from his previous coaching stint with Delhi Capitals, making him a valuable asset to PBKS
| Player | Role | Price (INR) |
| Shreyas Iyer | All-rounder | ₹26,75,00,000 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | ₹18,00,00,000 |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | ₹18,00,00,000 |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | ₹11,00,00,000 |
| Marco Jansen | Bowler | ₹7,00,00,000 |
| Nehal Wadhera | All-rounder | ₹4,20,00,000 |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder | ₹4,20,00,000 |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper | ₹2,60,00,000 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | ₹2,00,00,000 |
| Vyshak Vijaykumar | Bowler | ₹1,80,00,000 |
| Yash Thakur | Bowler | ₹1,60,00,000 |
| Harpreet Brar | All-rounder | ₹1,50,00,000 |
| Vishnu Vinod | Wicketkeeper | ₹95,00,000 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | All-rounder | ₹2,40,00,000 |
| Harnoor Pannu | All-rounder | ₹30,00,000 |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler | ₹80,00,000 |
| Priyansh Arya | All-rounder | ₹3,80,00,000 |
| Aaron Hardie | All-rounder | ₹1,25,00,000 |
| Musheer Khan | Wicketkeeper | ₹30,00,000 |
| Suryansh Shedge | Wicketkeeper | ₹30,00,000 |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler | ₹80,00,000 |
| Pyla Avinash | All-rounder | ₹30,00,000 |
| Pravin Dubey | Bowler | ₹30,00,000 |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a strategic move during the IPL 2025 auction by signing 10 players over the two-day event. The team now boasts several key and match-winning players, including Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Glenn Maxwell.
With these strong additions to their squad, it will be exciting to see if Punjab Kings can finally lift their first IPL trophy.
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