The excitement is building up as the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches. The recent auction held in Dubai saw Punjab Kings embark on an intriguing journey. While they had a somewhat sluggish start, they certainly finished on a high note.
In their quest to bolster the team, Punjab Kings engaged in several bidding wars during the auction. Notable acquisitions include the talented Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell. However, the highlight of their signings came with the acquisition of star Indian pacer Harshal Patel for a hefty sum of INR 11.75 crore. Additionally, they secured the services of the dynamic England all-rounder Chris Woakes for INR 4.2 crore.
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Punjab Kings, formerly Kings XI Punjab, have always been on the hunt for their maiden IPL title. Despite coming close on several occasions, the elusive trophy has evaded them thus far. With the latest additions to their squad, including the likes of Harshal Patel and Chris Woakes, the team is gearing up for a more promising performance in the upcoming 2024 season.
The franchise had a lackluster outing in the previous edition of the IPL, finishing in eighth place. Winning only six out of their 14 matches, they failed to advance to the knockout stages. However, Punjab Kings is poised for a resurgence in the upcoming tournament with a revamped squad boasting talents like Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, and Chris Woakes.
Let’s take a closer look at the Punjab Kings’ final squad:
Retained Players for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024:
- Sam Curran (All-rounder) – ₹18.5 Crore
- Liam Livingstone (All-rounder) – ₹11.5 Crore
- Kagiso Rabada (Bowler) – ₹9.25 Crore
- Shikhar Dhawan (Batter) – ₹8.25 Crore
- Jonny Bairstow (Batter/Wicket keeper) – ₹6.75 Crore
- Rahul Chahar (Bowler) – ₹5.25 Crore
- Arshdeep Singh (Bowler) – ₹4 Crore
- Harpreet Brar (All-rounder) – ₹3.8 Crore
- Nathan Ellis (Bowler) – ₹75 Lakh
- Prabhsimran Singh (Batter/Wicket keeper) – ₹60 Lakh
- Rishi Dhawan (All-Rounder) – ₹55 Lakh
- Sikandar Raza (All-Rounder) – ₹50 Lakh
- Harpreet Singh (Batter) – ₹40 Lakh
- Atharva Taide (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Vidwath Kaverappa (Bowler) – ₹20 Lakh
- Shivam Singh (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Jitesh Sharma (Batter/Wicket keeper) – ₹20 Lakh
Auction Players for Punjab Kings in IPL 2024:
- Harshal Patel (Bowler) – ₹11.75 Crore
- Chris Woakes (All-rounder) – ₹4.2 Crore
- Ashutosh Sharma (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Shashank Singh (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Tanay Thyagarajan (All-rounder) – ₹20 Lakh
- Prince Choudhary (Batter) – ₹20 Lakh
- Rilee Rossouw (Batter) – ₹8 Crore
Punjab Kings IPL 2024 Batters/Wicket-keepers:
- Sam Curran (Captain/All-rounder) – ₹18.5 Crore
- Jonny Bairstow (Batter/Wicket keeper) – ₹6.75 Crore
- Shikhar Dhawan (Batter) – ₹8.25 Crore
- Prabhsimran Singh (Batter/Wicket keeper) – ₹60 Lakh
- Harpreet Singh (Batter) – ₹40 Lakh
- Jitesh Sharma (Batter/Wicket keeper) – ₹20 Lakh
- Prince Choudhary (Batter) – ₹20 Lakh
- Rilee Rossouw (Batter) – ₹8 Crore
Punjab Kings IPL 2024 All-Rounders:
- Sam Curran – ₹18.5 Crore
- Liam Livingstone – ₹11.5 Crore
- Harpreet Brar – ₹3.8 Crore
- Rishi Dhawan – ₹55 Lakh
- Sikandar Raza – ₹50 Lakh
- Atharva Taide – ₹20 Lakh
- Shivam Singh – ₹20 Lakh
- Ashutosh Sharma – ₹20 Lakh
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh – ₹20 Lakh
- Shashank Singh – ₹20 Lakh
- Tanay Thyagarajan – ₹20 Lakh
- Mitchell Marsh – ₹6.50 Crore
Punjab Kings IPL 2024 Bowlers:
- Kagiso Rabada – ₹9.25 Crore
- Rahul Chahar – ₹5.25 Crore
- Arshdeep Singh – ₹4 Crore
- Nathan Ellis – 75 Lakh
- Vidwath Kaverappa – 20 Lakh
- Harshal Patel – ₹11.75 Crore
- Chris Woakes – ₹4.2 Crore
- Lungi Ngidi – ₹50 Lakh
- Mukesh Kumar – ₹5.50 Crore
- Praveen Dubey – 50 Lakh
This season, Punjab Kings boasts a squad of 25 players, comprising 17 Indian players and 8 overseas players. With a remaining purse of ₹4.15 Crore, they are primed to tackle the challenges of the 17th edition of the IPL.
With a squad strength of 25 players, comprising 17 Indian players and 8 overseas players, Punjab Kings is ready to take on the challenges of the IPL 2024 season. With their blend of experienced veterans and promising young talents, the franchise aims to make a mark and strive for that elusive title victory.
