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)select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table ₹5.5 Crselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Prabhsimran Singh (Uncapped)select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table ₹ Crselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
Historical Retentions by PBKS
PBKS’ Retained Players 2024
Player
Role
Shikhar Dhawan select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Jitesh Sharma select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Prabhsimran Singhselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Jonny Bairstow select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Matthew Short select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Atharva Taide select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Rishi Dhawan select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sam Curran select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Kagiso Rabada select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sikandar Raza select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Liam Livingstone select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Gurnoor Singh Brar select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Shivam Singh select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Rahul Chahar select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Arshdeep Singh select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Harpreet Brar select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Vidwath Kaverappa select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Nathan Ellis select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
PBKS Retained Players 2023 Player
Role
Arshdeep Singhselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Shikhar Dhawanselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Kagiso Rabadaselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Jonny Bairstowselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Shahrukh Khanselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Harpreet Brarselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Prabhsimran Singhselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Jitesh Sharmaselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Rahul Chaharselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Liam Livingstoneselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Raj Bawaselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Rishi Dhawanselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Baltej Dhandaselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table All-Rounderselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Nathan Ellisselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowlerselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Atharva Taideselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batterselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bhanuka Rajapaksaselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Batter/Wicketkeeperselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
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.
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