Punjab Kings will be eager to shed their inconsistent tag and make a mark in the IPL this season. With Shikhar Dhawan leading from the front with the bat and Arshdeep Singh spearheading the pace attack, PBKS will be hoping to string together consistent performances and challenge for a playoff berth. PBKS looked to strengthen their all-rounder contingent with their expensive Indian acquisition as Harshal Patel for a price of 11.75 Cr.
Current squad:
Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Matthew Short, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary
Players Bought in IPL auction 2024:
- Harshal Patel (Rs 11.75 Cr)
- Rilee Rossouw (Rs 8 Cr)
- Chris Woakes (Rs 4.2 Cr)
- Tanay Thyagarajann (Rs 20 Lakh)
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh (Rs 20 Lakh)
- Ashutosh Sharma (Rs 20 Lakh)
- Shashank Singh (Rs 20 Lakh)
- Prince Choudhary (Rs 20 Lakh)