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IPL 2026 Auction Punjab Kings: Retained & Released List — Squad & Auction Plan
Updated - 21-NOV-2025 6:22 IST
One of the most important player markets in recent memory is the IPL 2026 mini-auction, and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are once again in the spotlight with important choices to make. The franchise's leadership is dedicated to rebuilding with clarity, stability, and a defined long-term path following another uneven season in 2025 that included moments of brilliance but no prolonged momentum. PBKS will approach the 2026 auction with a well-balanced combination of aggression and patience thanks to a fresh coaching setup and a refined vision.
IPL 2025 Punjab Kings Summary
- Captain: Shareyas Iyer
- IPL 2025 Points Table: 01
- Playoff: Runner-up
- Key Concerns: lacked sharpness, Death-overs execution, Injuries to key fast bowlers.
Punjab Kings - Full Retained Players List
|
Category |
Player Name |
Role |
Notes |
|
Batters & WKs |
Shreyas Iyer (C) |
Batter |
Captain & batting core |
|
Nehal Wadhera |
Batter |
Reliable middle-order option | |
|
Prabhsimran Singh |
WK-Batter |
Top-order wicketkeeper | |
|
Vishnu Vinod |
WK-Batter |
Backup wicketkeeper | |
|
Harnoor Pannu |
Batter |
Young domestic batter | |
|
Pyla Avinash |
Batter |
Developmental domestic talent | |
|
All-Rounders |
Marcus Stoinis* |
All-Rounder |
Key overseas all-rounder (AUS) |
|
Marco Jansen* |
All-Rounder |
Left-arm pace all-rounder (SA) | |
|
Azmatullah Omarzai* |
All-Rounder |
Utility all-rounder (AFG) | |
|
Xavier Bartlett* |
All-Rounder |
AUS all-round pace option | |
|
Mitch Owen* |
All-Rounder |
Overseas seam-bowling all-rounder (AUS) | |
|
Harpreet Brar |
All-Rounder |
Lead Indian spinner-allrounder | |
|
Priyansh Arya |
All-Rounder |
Upcoming domestic talent | |
|
Musheer Khan |
All-Rounder |
Young batting all-rounder | |
|
Suryansh Shedge |
All-Rounder |
Indian all-rounder | |
|
Bowlers |
Arshdeep Singh |
Pace Bowler |
Lead pacer |
|
Yuzvendra Chahal |
Spinner |
Experienced leg-spinner | |
|
Lockie Ferguson* |
Pace Bowler |
NZ express pacer | |
|
Vyshak Vijaykumar |
Pace Bowler |
Indian pace backup | |
|
Yash Thakur |
Pace Bowler |
Mid-overs pacer |
Punjab Kings - Full Released Players List
|
Player Name |
Role |
Status |
|
Josh Inglis* |
WK-Batter |
Officially Released |
|
Aaron Hardie* |
All-Rounder |
Officially Released |
|
Glenn Maxwell* |
All-Rounder |
Officially Released |
|
Kuldeep Sen |
Pace Bowler |
Officially Released |
|
Praveen Dubey |
Spinner |
Officially Released |
Punjab Kings - Retention & Auction Plan
- An effective bottom middle-order finisher
- An excellent Indian leg-spinner
- A pacer with expertise in death overs
Punjab Kings - Squad IPL 2026
|
Category |
Players |
|
Batters & WKs |
Shreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash |
|
All-Rounders |
Marcus Stoinis*, Marco Jansen*, Azmatullah Omarzai*, Xavier Bartlett*, Mitch Owen*, Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge |
|
Bowlers |
Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson*, Yash Thakur, Vyshak Vijaykumar |
Purse Freed Up After Releases & Trade
|
No. of Players |
Available Slot |
Oversees Slots |
Purse Left(INR) |
|
21 |
4 |
2 |
11.5 CR |
The ability of PBKS to solve their ongoing problems—middle-order stability, solid spin options, and consistent death bowling—will determine their success in the 2026 campaign. They will use a mix of bold decisions and calculated core group retention.