PBKS Retained and Released Players List for IPL 2026, Auction Strategy, Purse
By Kaif - Nov 17, 2025 03:18 PMLast updated on Nov 17, 2025 03:19 PM
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PBKS Retained and Released Players List for IPL 2026, Auction Strategy, Purse: Punjab Kings (PBKS) had a highly successful IPL 2025 season, topping the league table and reaching the final. Under captain Shreyas Iyer, the team displayed tremendous chemistry. PBKS management decided not to participate in any trading this time, reflecting their unwavering confidence in the current squad structure.
PBKS retained players list for IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Amount (₹ crore) |
|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer (Captain) | Batsman | 26.75 |
| Arshdeep Singh | Bowler | 18.00 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Bowler | 18.00 |
| Marcus Stoinis | All-rounder | 11.00 |
| Marco Jansen | All-rounder | 7.00 |
| Shashank Singh | Batsman | 5.50 |
| Nehal Wadhera | Batsman | 4.20 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Wicketkeeper-Batsman | 4.00 |
| Priyansh Arya | Batsman | 3.80 |
| Azmatullah Umarzai | All-rounder | 2.40 |
| Lockie Ferguson | Bowler | 2.00 |
| Vijaykumar Vaishak | Bowler | 1.80 |
| Yash Thakur | Bowler | 1.60 |
| Harpreet Brar | Bowler | 1.50 |
| Vishnu Vinod | Batsman | 0.95 |
| Xavier Bartlett | Bowler | 0.80 |
| Suryansh Shedge | Batsman | 0.30 |
| Pila Avinash | Batsman | 0.30 |
| Musheer Khan | Bowler | 0.30 |
| Harnoor Singh Pannu | Bowler | 0.30 |
| Mitch Owen | All-rounder | 3.00 |
PBKS Retention Analysis: Captain and Bowling Core
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- Leadership Continuity: Shreyas Iyer's retention was a significant factor in the previous This seals a successful captaincy season.
- Bowling Strength: The core of Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal remains intact.
- Foreign All-Rounders: The retention of Stoinis, Yansen, and Owen provides the team with versatile depth.
Also Read: List of KKR retained and released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Punjab Released Players List
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | All-rounder |
| Josh Inglis | Wicketkeeper-batsman |
| Aaron Hardy | All-rounder |
| Kuldeep Sen | Bowler |
| Praveen Dubey | Bowler |
Key releases for Punjab and their impact
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- Release of Glenn Maxwell: This major move creates substantial space in the salary cap. PBKS may now target a cheaper foreign finisher or specialist batsman in the auction.
- Josh Inglis's exit: This indicates that the team will rely more on Prabhsimran Singh.
PBKS' Remaining Purse Amount: Auction Strategy
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) 2026 Remaining Purse Amount: ₹11.5 crore
Auction Priorities
- Foreign Finisher/Batsman: To fill the middle order after Maxwell's departure.
- Wicketkeeper Backup: An experienced Indian backup for Prabhsimran Singh.
- Fast Bowling Depth: An additional Indian fast bowling backup after Kuldeep Sen's departure.
Also Read: SRH IPL 2026: Full List of Retained, Released, and Traded Players
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