Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Punjab Kings have assembled a top-notch squad in the recently concluded mega auction. People have been talking about PBKS and how they can be a massive threat for others in the upcoming 15th edition of the cash-rich league. PBKS addressed the majority of the departments, and that makes them sorted. The main task for the Anil Kumble-coached outfit will be to execute the promise into action on the field. What bodes well for PBKS is the experience they possess. The squad is a good blend of T20 veterans and youngsters in the mix. The purchase of Shikhar Dhawan as a marquee player makes him an ideal candidate as PBKS’ skipper in the 2022 season. PBKS suffered a blow when KL Rahul decided to move on, but they now want to start fresh.
THE PLAYERS PBKS HAD RETAINED
With the IPL set to be a 10-team affair, the existing teams had an opportunity to retain at least four players ahead of the auction. The Kings went on to retain the likes of Mayank Agarwal for Rs 12 crore and Arshdeep Singh for Rs 4 crore. They started the 2022 auction with a purse of Rs 72 crore.
KEY PICKS FOR PBKS IN THE IPL 2022 AUCTION
PBKS made some stunning buys, and the biggest of the lot was the capture of Dhawan for Rs 8.25 crore. They also shelled out a staggering sum for England wicketkeeper batter Jonny Bairstow for Rs 6.75 crore. They bolstered the bowling by picking up Kagiso Rabada for a sum of Rs 9.25 crore. They also spent heavily on Shahrukh Khan (9 crore). Another key pick for PBKS was Liam Livingstone for Rs 11.25 crore.
A LOOK AT PBKS’ COMPLETE SQUAD:
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