Punjab Kings Set to Have Largest IPL 2025 Auction Purse
As the highly anticipated IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are poised to enter the fray with the largest purse, likely exceeding INR 100 crore. The franchise is set to retain only two uncapped players – Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh – from their IPL 2024 squad, allowing them to bolster their roster significantly.
PBKS were reportedly keen on retaining India’s fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, who was their second-highest wicket-taker last season with 19 scalps. However, several high-profile players, including Harshal Patel, Sam Curran, Jitesh Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Jonny Bairstow, and Liam Livingstone, will not be retained by the franchise.
“The decision to retain only two uncapped players means PBKS will lose at least INR 8 crore from their purse of INR 120 crore.”
Shashank and Prabhsimran were the team’s top-scorers in IPL 2024, amassing 354 and 334 runs respectively. Their standout performance came in a record chase of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens.
PBKS have not qualified for the IPL playoffs since 2014 and have made changes to their coaching set-up, bringing in Ricky Ponting as head coach, in an effort to turn their fortunes around in IPL 2025.
The deadline for franchises to submit their retained player lists is October 31. Teams can retain up to six players, with a maximum of five capped internationals and two uncapped players. The IPL has set minimum deductions from the auction purse for each retained player, but franchises are free to pay more or less than those amounts.
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