Punjab Kings' Retained Players 2025



PBKS' Retained Players 2025 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @DoctorLFC/x.com]PBKS' Retained Players 2025 [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @DoctorLFC/x.com]

Retaining players is a key part of any IPL team’s success. It shows a franchise’s vision, trust, and strategy for the future. For Punjab Kings (PBKS), the 2025 retentions are all about forming a solid base of players who can deliver consistent performances and take the team forward.

However, PBKS is a franchise that has often been known for its frequent changes in the squad. As opposed to some other teams that believe in retaining their core players, PBKS has a history of major overhauls as they op to shake things up in a bid to get better results. Here’s a look at PBKS’ retained players.

PBKS Retained Players List (2025)

Player
Role
Retention Price
Shashank Singh (Uncapped)All-Rounder₹5.5 Cr
Prabhsimran Singh (Uncapped)Batter/Wicketkeeper₹ Cr


Historical Retentions by PBKS

PBKS’ Retained Players 2024

Player
Role
Shikhar DhawanBatter
Jitesh SharmaBatter/Wicketkeeper
Prabhsimran SinghBatter/Wicketkeeper
Jonny BairstowBatter/Wicketkeeper
Matthew ShortBatter
Atharva TaideBatter
Rishi DhawanAll-Rounder
Sam CurranAll-Rounder
Kagiso RabadaBowler
Sikandar RazaAll-Rounder
Liam LivingstoneBatter
Gurnoor Singh BrarBowler
Shivam SinghBowler
Rahul ChaharBowler
Arshdeep SinghBowler
Harpreet BrarBowler
Vidwath KaverappaBowler
Nathan EllisBowler



PBKS Retained Players 2023

Player
Role
Arshdeep SinghBowler
Shikhar DhawanBatter
Kagiso RabadaBowler
Jonny BairstowBatter/Wicketkeeper
Shahrukh KhanAll-Rounder
Harpreet BrarBowler
Prabhsimran SinghBatter/Wicketkeeper
Jitesh SharmaBatter/Wicketkeeper
Rahul ChaharBowler
Liam LivingstoneBatter
Raj BawaBatter
Rishi DhawanAll-Rounder
Baltej DhandaAll-Rounder
Nathan EllisBowler
Atharva TaideBatter
Bhanuka RajapaksaBatter/Wicketkeeper


FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

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

Answer: PBKS retained Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh for IPL 2025.

Q.2. What is the retention price for PBKS players in 2025?

Answer: The retention prices for PBKS players in IPL 2025 are: Shashank Singh: ₹5.5 Cr and Prabhsimran Singh: ₹4 Cr.

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

Answer: Punjab Kings retained two players ahead of IPL 2025.

Q.4. How many players can PBKS buy at IPL 2025 auction?

Answer: As PBKS have retained two players, they can buy a maximum of 23 players, out of which eight can be overseas.