Shahrukh Khan has been released by Punjab Kings
As the cricketing world gears up for the exhilarating Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, the much-anticipated "IPL Retention Day" has set the stage alight. It's November 26, a crucial day for the IPL franchises to unveil their masterplans, revealing the list of retained and released players. With the auction drums beating in the distance, set for December 19 in Dubai, strategies and gambles are being whispered in the halls of the IPL teams.
Punjab Kings release 5 players, left with INR 24.1 crore pirse for IPL 2024 auction
Amidst this tornado of preparations, Punjab Kings, a team often in the spotlight for reasons they'd rather forget, has once again become a talking point. The Kings, synonymous with a rollercoaster of emotions and performances, finds itself at crossroads. They have a history of assembling a promising core of players, yet the puzzle of creating a championship-winning side remains unsolved.
This season, the winds of change are blowing through the Punjab Kings camp. The franchise has made some big decisions, particularly with their squad. The Kings have decided to part ways with some marquee names, signalling a shift in their strategy.
The exits include powerhitter Shahrukh Khan (INR 9 Crore) and the explosive Bhanuka Rajapaksa from Sri Lanka, alongside domestic talents such as Mohit Rathee, Baltej Dhanda, and Raj Angad Bawa.
As the IPL retention day unfolds, Punjab Kings’ war chest for the upcoming auction is a topic of much discussion. Punjab Kings’ purse of INR 24.1 crore, is expected to be a significant factor in shaping their strategy.
As the IPL 2024 auction beckons, here’s a look at Punjab Kings retained players, Punjab Kings released players and Punjab Kings purse for IPL 2024 auction.
Punjab Kings Retained Players List
| Shikhar Dhawan (C) | Sam Curran |
|---|---|
| Jonny Bairstow | Sikandar Raza |
| Jitesh Sharma | Liam Livingstone |
| Prabhsimran Singh | Gurnoor Singh Brar |
| Matthew Short | Rahul Chahar |
| Harpreet Bhatia | Arshdeep Singh |
| Atharva Taide | Harpreet Brar |
| Rishi Dhawan | Vidwath Kaverappa |
| Shivam Singh | Kagiso Raba |
| Nathan Ellis |
Punjab Kings Released Players List
| Shahrukh Khan |
|---|
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa |
| Baltej Dhanda |
| Raj Angad Bawa |
| Mohit Rathee |
Punjab Kings Remaining Purse
The Punjab Kings will enter the IPL 2024 auction in Dubai next month with a budget of INR 24.1 crore.
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