PBKS Squad IPL 2023: Sam Curran, an English all-rounder, became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League after being signed by the Punjab Kings for a record-setting price of INR 18.50 crore during the IPL 2023 mini-auction. After the price had passed INR 11 crore, Punjab Kings placed an offer, which ultimately allowed them to outbid Mumbai Indians and get Sam Curran in their kitty.
For the unversed, PBKS was the first to place a bid for their former captain Mayank Agarwal, but Hyderabad outclassed them in the bidding war & grabbed the services of Mayank Agarwal. Despite this, they were successful in acquiring the services of the star Zimbabwe all-rounder Sikandar Raza for the basic fee of INR 50 lakh. PBKS also displayed a great interest in the uncapped pacer Mukesh Kumar, but their bid of INR 5.5 crore was unsuccessful and Delhi Capitals was able to secure his services. However, they were successful in grabbing the services of Curran & Sikander Raza which will add stability to their squad. PBKS entered IPL 2023 auction with the second largest purse of 32.2 crores, & left the auctions with 12.20 crores left in their kitty & a strong squad of 22 players in place.
Players bought by PBKS at IPL 2023 auction
Sam Curran (INR 18.50 crore), Sikandar Raza (INR 50 lakh), Harpreet Bhatia (INR 40 lakh), Vidwath Kaverappa (INR 20 lakh), Mohit Rathee (INR 20 lakh), Shivam Singh (INR 20 lakh).
Players retained by PBKS
Shahrukh Khan, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Raj Bawa, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar.
PBKS Full Squad for IPL 2023
Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Raj Bawa, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Baltej Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, and Mohit Rathe, Harpreet Brar.
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