PBKS IPL 2026: Full List of Retained and Released Players for Punjab Kings IPL Auction and Details
New Delhi: Following an impressive Last season, runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS), head into the upcoming IPL auction with minimal rebuilding required. Unlike previous years when they often arrived with one of the biggest purse amounts this time the squad looks largely stable under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.
IPL 2026 Retention Rules
The IPL 2026 season will not feature a mega auction. Instead, a mini auction will be held, giving all franchises greater control over their existing squads. Teams can decide which players to retain or release based on their budget and overall strategy.
- Teams may retain as many players as they want.
- Each squad must consist of 18-25 players.
- The total spending must remain within the Rs 120 crore salary cap
Full List of Retained players by Punjab Kings
| S.NO |
NAMES |
COUNTRY |
| 1. |
Shreyas Iyer |
India |
| 2. |
Nehal Wadhera |
India |
| 3. |
Priyansh Arya |
India |
| 4. |
Shashank Singh |
India |
| 5. |
Pyla Avinash |
India |
| 6. |
Harnoor Pannu |
India |
| 7. |
Musheer Khan |
India |
| 8. |
Prabhsimran Singh |
India |
| 9. |
Vishnu Vinod |
India |
| 10. |
Marcus Stoinis |
Australia |
| 11. |
Marco Jansen |
South Africa |
| 12. |
Azmatuallah Omarzai |
Afghanistan |
| 13. |
Suryansh Shedge |
India |
| 14. |
Mitchell Owen |
Australia |
| 15. |
Arshdeep Singh |
India |
| 16. |
Vyshak Vijaykumar |
India |
| 17. |
Yash Thakur |
India |
| 18. |
Xavier Bartlett |
Australia |
| 19 |
Lockie Ferguson |
New Zealand |
| 20. |
Yuzvendra Chahal |
India |
| 21. |
Harpreet Brar |
India |
Top 3 Released players by Punjab Kings
| S.NO |
NAME |
COUNTRY |
PRICE |
| 1. |
Josh Inglis |
England |
Rs 2.6 crore |
| 2. |
Aaron Hardie |
Australia |
Rs 1.25 crore |
| 3. |
Glenn Maxwell |
Australia |
RS 4.2 crore |
How much purse money will Punjab Kings have for IPL 2026 auction?
Punjab Kings have Rs 11.5 crore left in their purse for the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With this amount, they can make a few calculated additions to bolster their squad. MI will likely focus on filling specific gaps, whether in batting or bowling, while spending wisely to keep their lineup balanced and competitive for the upcoming season.
When is IPL 2026 mini-auction?
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is scheduled to be held on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, making it the second year in a row that the auction will take place outside India. Earlier in 2024, and 2025 the IPL auction was held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabi.
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