Punjab Kings Released and Retained Players 2024
Ahead of the IPL 2024 auction, Punjab Kings made significant changes to their squad. The franchise released several big names while retaining their core Indian players and key overseas stars.
Retained Players
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan (c) | Batsman |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast bowler |
| Kagiso Rabada | Fast bowler |
| Sam Curran | All-rounder |
| Liam Livingstone | All-rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| Shahrukh Khan | Batsman |
| Rahul Chahar | Spinner |
| Harpreet Brar | All-rounder |
Released Players
| Player | Note |
|---|---|
| Shahrukh Khan | Later re-bought |
| Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Released |
| Baltej Singh | Released |
| Mohit Rathee | Released |
Auction Strategy
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Purse remaining | Substantial |
| Slots to fill | Several overseas and Indian spots |
| Focus | Fast bowling backup, middle-order power |
Punjab Kings have historically been active at auctions, and 2024 was no different. They targeted uncapped Indian talent and experienced overseas campaigners.
Squad Balance After Auction
| Department | Strength |
|---|---|
| Batting | Dhawan, Livingstone, Curran |
| Pace | Rabada, Arshdeep, Curran |
| Spin | Chahar, Brar |
The Bigger Picture
Punjab Kings remain the only original IPL franchise never to win the title. Every auction is another attempt to build a championship squad, and the 2024 retentions kept faith in the Dhawan-led core.
Who did Punjab Kings retain for IPL 2024?
Shikhar Dhawan, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma were among the key retentions.
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