Punjab Kings (PBKS) have made up their mind once again to go big in the mega auctions. With skipper KL Rahul parting ways with the Punjab franchise, his opening partner Mayank Agarwal is the first pick alongwith uncapped left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. It will be interesting to see who will lead the Punjab franchise in absence of Rahul. However, during the announcement, head coach Anil Kumble termed Agarwal as a potential leader hinting that he will be the new captain of the side.
Retained Players
Mayank Agarwal (Rs 12 crore), Arshdeep Singh (Rs 4 crore)
Remaining purse - Rs 72 crores
Notable exclusions
Apart from Rahul, the notable exclusions are young leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and big-hitter Shahrukh Khan. The franchise did not retain their expensive Australian recruits Jhye Richardson and Riley Meredith as well.
Released Players
KL Rahul, Mandeep Singh, Sarfaraz Khan, Aiden Markram, Dawid Malan, Shah Rukh Khan, Swapnil Singh, Nicholas Pooran, Moises Henriques, Jalaj Saxena, Chris Gayle, Harpreet Brar, Chris Jordan, Utkarsh Singh, Deepak Hooda, Murugan Ashwin , Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Fabian Allen, Adil Rashid, Ravi Bishnoi, Ishan Porel, Riley Meredith, Jhye Richardson, Nathan Ellis, Saurabh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh
