The Punjab Kings have yet to taste the glory of an IPL title. Their journey in the tournament has been marked by struggles, frequently concluding in early departures during the league stages. The Punjab Kings finished eighth in the most recent IPL season.
As the anticipation mounts for the upcoming IPL season, the primary agenda of their plan is to strengthen the squad with a potent combination of experience, skill, and fresh talent.
In a strategic move, the Punjab Kings have retained key players pivotal to their campaign. Jonny Bairstow, Kagiso Rabada, Shikhar Dhawan, and Sam Curran are the core of their retained players. To realign their squad dynamics and make way for strategic acquisitions, the Punjab Kings said farewell to seven players on their pre-auction release list, including Sharukh Khan.
The Punjab Kings made strategic acquisitions at the IPL 2024 auction to add depth and balance to their roster. Adding Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Rilee Rossouw, and other talented players signals a strategic change in their lineup.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Retained Players List Ahead Of IPL 2024 Auction
| Player | Nationality | Role |
| Shikhar Dhawan (C) | India | Batter |
| Jitesh Sharma | India | Batter |
| Prabhsimran Singh | India | Batter |
| Jonny Bairstow | England | Wicket-keeper |
| Matthew Short | Australia | Batter |
| Atharva Taide | India | Batter |
| Rishi Dhawan | India | Batter |
| Sam Curran | England | All-rounder |
| Sikandar Raza | Zimbabwe | All-rounder |
| Liam Livingstone | England | Batter |
| Gurnoor Singh Brar | India | Bowler |
| Shivam Singh | India | Bowler |
| Rahul Chahar | India | Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | India | Bowler |
| Harpreet Brar | India | Bowler |
| Vidwath Kaverappa | India | Bowler |
| Nathan Ellis | Australia | Bowler |
Punjab Kings (PBKS) – List Of Players Picked Up In The IPL 2024 Auction
| Player | Nationality | Role | Price |
| Harshal Patel | India | Bowler | ₹11.75 Crore |
| Chris Woakes | England | All-Rounder | ₹4.2 Crore |
| Ashutosh Sharma | India | All-Rounder | ₹20 Lakh |
| Vishwanath Singh | India | All-Rounder | ₹20 Lakh |
| Tanay Thyagarajan | India | All-Rounder | ₹20 Lakh |
| Prince Choudhary | India | Bowler | ₹20 Lakh |
| Shashank Singh | India | Batter | ₹20 Lakh |
| Rilee Rossouw | South Africa | Batter | ₹8 Crore |
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) Complete Squad & Players List For IPL 2024
Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Matthew Short, Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Gurnoor Singh Brar, Shivam Singh, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Nathan Ellis, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Prince Choudhary, Shashank Singh, Rilee Rossouw.
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