The franchises are geared up for the mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025. With the new retention rules set by the BCCI, the franchises can now retain six players ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. In case the franchises don’t retain any of their players, they can use six right-to-match (RTM) cards instead during the auction, which allow them to bring their best players back to the squad for the same price at which any other franchise makes a final bid.
With six retentions available ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the franchises can bring their back to their squad who have been a crucial part of the team over the years with their consistent performances. The franchises have been given a deadline of October 31, to send their player retention list. Here’s the possible retentions for the franchises ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction.
PBKS possible retentions for IPL 2025 mega auction
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will be looking to change their fortunes in IPL 2025 under new head coach Ricky Ponting. After reaching the finals in 2014, PBKS haven’t been able to reach the playoffs since the last 10 years. However, PBKS have some star players in their squad, and will look to retain them ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Here are the six probable retentions for PBKS before the mega event.
PBKS Retention List
Sam Curran
Sam Curran is a top contender to become PBKS skipper after Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement. The English cricketer has led the side in Dhawan’s absence on multiple occasions in the last couple of seasons. He could be first retained player for PBKS at a price of INR 18 crore.
Arshdeep Singh
Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh could be another retained player for PBKS ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The left-arm pacer has been among the leading wicket-takers for PBKS in the IPL. The franchise can retain him at a price of INR 14 crore.
Liam Livingstone
Liam Livingstone is another probable retention for PKBS ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The English batter has been the strength of PBKS middle order, and is known for his fierce batting. PBKS can retain him at a price of INR 14 crore.
Jitesh Sharma
Indian wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma is another contender to get retained by PBKS ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The franchise can retain him in a price bracket of INR 11 crore.
Prabhsimran Singh
Prabhsimran Singh has been a consistent performer for PBKS in the last couple of years. The right-handed opening batter amassed 334 runs from 14 matches in IPL 2024 at a strike rate of 156.80. Prabhsimran can be retained by PBKS as an uncapped Indian player at a price of INR 4 crore.
Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh performed exceptionally for PBKS in IPL 2024 with 354 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 164.65. However, he might be released by PBKS ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction. The right-hander can still be a part of the franchise as PBKS are likely to use the RTM card on him during the auction.