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    Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List: Full Squad & Auction Strategy

    PBKS IPL 2026 Retained & Released Players List – Punjab Kings Squad Overview, Auction Strategy & Full Details
    CricketMan2 TeamBy CricketMan2 TeamNovember 18, 202504 Mins Read
    PBKS IPL 2026 Retained Players List

    After a remarkable IPL 2025 season that saw Punjab Kings (PBKS) reach the final after a decade, the franchise is entering the IPL 2026 season with renewed focus and a sharper, more practical plan. Led by Shreyas Iyer and guided by Ricky Ponting, PBKS are building on their strong 2025 campaign by retaining a balanced mix of young Indian talent, core performers, and clearly defined role-based players. The franchise has also made bold decisions by releasing high-cost and inconsistent names to shape a more stable squad for IPL 2026, ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction scheduled on December 16, 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.

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    Punjab Kings 2025 Recap: From Finalists to Future-Builders

    Punjab Kings enjoyed one of their best IPL seasons in 2025, finishing runners-up to RCB. Strong performances from their Indian core and impactful overseas stars helped PBKS break into the finals after a long wait. However, inconsistency from some senior players and injury-prone names pushed the management to adopt a strategic approach ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction.

    PBKS IPL 2026 Retention Strategy

    Punjab’s management focused on stability, long-term planning, and Indian core strength. PBKS retained players who defined their 2025 success while keeping affordable and high-potential Indian backups. Their overseas retention choices reflect a desire for all-round versatility.

    Read Also:- IPL All Team Coaches and Their Salaries

    Punjab Kings Retained Players List for IPL 2026 (Official)

    CategoryPlayer NameRoleNotes
    Batters & WKsShreyas Iyer (C)BatterCaptain & batting core
    Nehal WadheraBatterReliable middle-order option
    Prabhsimran SinghWK-BatterTop-order wicketkeeper
    Vishnu VinodWK-BatterBackup wicketkeeper
    Harnoor PannuBatterYoung domestic batter
    Pyla AvinashBatterDevelopmental domestic talent
    All-RoundersMarcus Stoinis*All-RounderKey overseas all-rounder (AUS)
    Marco Jansen*All-RounderLeft-arm pace all-rounder (SA)
    Azmatullah Omarzai*All-RounderUtility all-rounder (AFG)
    Xavier Bartlett*All-RounderAUS all-round pace option
    Mitch Owen*All-RounderOverseas seam-bowling all-rounder (AUS)
    Harpreet BrarAll-RounderLead Indian spinner-allrounder
    Priyansh AryaAll-RounderUpcoming domestic talent
    Musheer KhanAll-RounderYoung batting all-rounder
    Suryansh ShedgeAll-RounderIndian all-rounder
    BowlersArshdeep SinghPace BowlerLead pacer
    Yuzvendra ChahalSpinnerExperienced leg-spinner
    Lockie Ferguson*Pace BowlerNZ express pacer
    Vyshak VijaykumarPace BowlerIndian pace backup
    Yash ThakurPace BowlerMid-overs pacer

    Purse Remaining: ₹11.5 Crore   |   Slots Left: 4 (including 2 overseas)

    These retentions show PBKS’ commitment to a heavily Indian-driven squad backed by multi-dimensional overseas all-rounders.

    PBKS IPL 2026 Released Players List (Official)

    Punjab Kings have released five players — mostly overseas names — who did not fit into the team’s tactical roadmap for IPL 2026.

    Player NameRoleStatus
    Josh Inglis*WK-BatterOfficially Released
    Aaron Hardie*All-RounderOfficially Released
    Glenn Maxwell*All-RounderOfficially Released
    Kuldeep SenPace BowlerOfficially Released
    Praveen DubeySpinnerOfficially Released
    Official PBKS Retained & Released Players List (2026)

    Key Retained Players to Watch

    Shreyas Iyer – The Captain & Core

    Iyer remains the backbone of PBKS’ batting lineup. His composure and middle-order stability were crucial in PBKS reaching the IPL 2025 final.

    Arshdeep Singh – Punjab’s Bowling Spearhead

    Arshdeep continues to be PBKS’ most dependable pacer, handling both the new ball and death overs with skill and confidence.

    Marco Jansen & Omarzai – Overseas All-Round Strength

    With Jansen’s left-arm pace and Omarzai’s all-round versatility, PBKS have strong overseas balance heading into 2026.

    Read Also:- IPL Trophy Winners List From 2008 to 2025 

    PBKS 2026 Mini-Auction Strategy

    With a purse of ₹11.5 crore and four slots to fill, PBKS are expected to target:

    • A powerful finisher for the lower middle-order
    • An experienced Indian leg-spinner
    • A death-overs specialist pacer

    Punjab Kings IPL 2026 Squad Summary (So Far)

    CategoryPlayers
    Batters & WKsShreyas Iyer (C), Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash
    All-RoundersMarcus Stoinis*, Marco Jansen*, Azmatullah Omarzai*, Xavier Bartlett*, Mitch Owen*, Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge
    BowlersArshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson*, Yash Thakur, Vyshak Vijaykumar

    Read more: IPL 2026 Trade: Players List, Transfers, Rumours, Window Rules

    Final Thoughts

    Punjab Kings look more settled and structured this season. With a strong Indian foundation, multiple quality all-rounders, and ₹11.5 crore left for finishing touches at the auction, PBKS enter IPL 2026 as one of the most balanced franchises aiming for their maiden title.

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