Punjab Kings' Released Players 2025

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PBKS' Released Players 2025 [Source: @CricketFeverly/x.com]PBKS' Released Players 2025 [Source: @CricketFeverly/x.com]

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Letting players go is one of the toughest calls in the IPL, but it’s a must. Punjab Kings (PBKS) knows it’s not just about bidding farewell, it’s about planning ahead and making room for new talent. They’ve got to free up money to go big in the auction, and releases are part of the plan.

PBKS isn’t shy about major overhauls. They often drop players in bunches, and while it’s hard to let stars go, it’s all about setting up for a stronger squad. Here's a look at PBKS released players.

PBKS Released Players List (2025)

Player
Role
Arshdeep SinghBowler
Matthew ShortBatter
Jitesh SharmaBatter/Wicketkeeper
Sikandar RazaAll-Rounder
Rishi DhawanAll-Rounder
Liam LivingstoneBatter
Atharva TaideBatter
Nathan EllisBowler
Sam CurranAll-Rounder
Kagiso RabadaBowler
Harpreet BrarBowler
Rahul ChaharBowler
Harpreet BhatiaBatter
Vidwath KaverappaBowler
Shivam SinghBowler
Harshal PatelBowler
Chris WoakesBowler
Ashutosh SharmaBatter
Vishwanath Pratap SinghBowler
Tanay ThyagarajanBowler
Prince ChoudharyAll-Rounder
Rilee RossouwBatter



Historical Releases by PBKS

PBKS’ Released Players 2024

Player
Role
Bhanuka RajapaksaBatter
Mohit RatheeAll-Rounder
Baltej DhandaBowler
Raj Angad BawaAll-Rounder
Shahrukh KhanBatter


PBKS’ Released Players 2023

Player
Role
Mayank AgarwalBatter
Odean SmithBowler
Vaibhav AroraBowler
Benny HowellAll-Rounder
Ishan PorelBowler
Ansh PatelBowler
Prerak MankadAll-Rounder
Sandeep SharmaBowler
Writtick ChatterjeeAll-Rounder


FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q.1. Who are the released players for PBKS in IPL 2025?

Answer: PBKS released big names like Arshdeep Singh, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, and Liam Livingstone, among others.

Q.2. Why does PBKS release players every season?

Answer: Releasing players allows PBKS to reassess their squad, free up funds, and target players in the auction who can fill specific roles or address weaknesses for the upcoming season.

Q.3. How many players did PBKS release in 2025?

Answer: Punjab Kings released a total of 22 players ahead of IPL 2025.