Highlights | Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2023 Mini Auction Retained & Released Players List: Punjab Kings complete squad of 25, check here

LIVE Updates | Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2023 Mini Auction Check Team wise Retained & Released Players Names List: Shikhar Dhawan-led team eye maiden crown

Written By Zee Media Bureau|Edited By: Devadyuti Das|Last Updated: Dec 23, 2022, 10:36 PM IST|Source:

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Bollywood star Preity Zinta co-owned franchise Punjab Kings have flattered to deceive over the years. Even a change of name from Kings XI Punjab doesn’t seem to have any impact on their fortunes so far. PBKS will once again head into the IPL 2023 mini auction with an almost clean slate and a huge purse of Rs 32.2 crore to once again rebuild the side.

The Punjab side have already sacked and released their captain from last year, Mayank Agarwal, and replaced him with veteran India opener Shikhar Dhawan. Apart from the Delhi batter, PBKS can boast of two of biggest English T20 players in Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone – both extremely dangerous franchise cricketers.

Their bowling attack will be led by the young Arshdeep Singh, who has improved by leaps and bounds this season and cemented his place in Team India T20 side in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Punjab Kings will look to bolster their bowling resources this season at the auction by adding more quality bowlers.

PBKS retained squad: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar

PBKS released players: Mayank Agarwal (Rs 14 crore), Odean Smith (Rs 6 crore), Vaibhav Arora (Rs 2 crore), Benny Howell (Rs 40 lakh), Ishan Porel (Rs 20 lakh), Ansh Patel (Rs 20 lakh), Prerak Mankad (Rs 20 lakh), Sandeep Sharma (Rs 50 lakh), Writtick Chatterjee (Rs 20 lakh)

Team Purse: Rs 32.2 crore

Available Slots: 9

Overseas Slots: 3

23 December 2022

20:53 IST

PBKS IPL 2023 Auction: Check Punjab Kings' full squad here

Player retained- Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar.

Players bought at 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).

19:45 IST

IPL Auction 2023: PBKS grabs 2 unknown players

Punjab Kings grabbed Shivam Singh and Mohit Rathee for Rs 20 lakh each, which was the opening bid for these players.

19:20 IST

PBKS IPL Auction 2023: Vidhwath Kaverappa joins PBKS for Rs 20 lakh

Vidhwath Kaverappa joins PBKS for Rs 20 lakh. The Indian bowler had a base price of Rs 20 lakh.

19:13 IST

IPL Auction 2023: Punjab Kings take Harpreet Singh Bhatia for Rs 40 lakh

Punjab Kings have acquired Harpreet Singh Bhatia for Rs 40 lakh. The Indian batter had a base price of Rs 20 lakh.

19:11 IST

LIVE IPL 2023 Mini Auction: PBKS buy Harpreet Bhatia

Harpreet Bhatia joins Punjab Kings for Rs 40 Lakhs, his base price was Rs 20 lakhs.

18:54 IST

IPL 2023 Auction: Punjab Kings are 'really happy' with the auction so far

Sharing update on the IPL Auction 2023 via their Twitter handle, Punjab Kings said they were happy with the auction so far.

It's and we are really happy! #IYKYK #SamCurran #TATAIPLAuction #IPL #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 23, 2022

17:40 IST

Punjab Kings IPL Nilami: PBKS co-owner Ness Wadia says THIS about Sam Curran

Punjab Kings have made England all-rounder Sam Curran the most EXPENSIVE player in history of IPL. PBKS co-owner call Curran 'one of the best all-rounder in the world'.

____ "He's one of the best all-rounders"@PunjabKingsIPL Director, Ness Wadia, speaks on the record purchase of @CurranSM in the #TATAIPLAuction 2023 __@TataCompanies pic.twitter.com/Liqa5xOWi9

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) December 23, 2022

16:40 IST

Punjab Kings IPL 2023: PBKS welcome back Sam Curran

Punjab Kings welcome back England all-rounder Sam Curran in style. Curran had started off his IPL career with PBKS, who have broken the back by buying him back for Rs 18.25 crore - highest-ever in IPL history.

_____ https://t.co/I71rEppUKG

— Glenn Maxwell (@Gmaxi_32) December 23, 2022

15:27 IST

PBKS IPL 2023 auction: Sikandar Raza bought for Rs 50 lakh

Back-to-back buys for Punjab Kings as they bring home Zimbabwe all-rounder for Rs 50 lakh.

15:25 IST

Punjab Kings IPL 2023 Auction: Sam Curran becomes most EXPENSIVE buy at Rs 18.25 crore

Punjab Kings have beaten the likes of MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians to bid the highest-ever amount for an overseas player, bringing home England all-rounder for Rs 18.25 crore. Curran beats Chris Morris, who was bought for Rs 16.25 crore.

14:42 IST

Punjab Kings IPL 2023 Auction: And we are away!

The IPL 2023 mini auction is underway now in Kochi! Stay tuned which players are coming home to PBKS.

14:04 IST

Punjab Kings IPL 2023 auction: Coach Trevor Bayliss has his targets set

New Punjab Kings coach Trevor Bayliss has his targets in sight ahead of the IPL 2023 mini auction. Hear Bayliss here...

"We already know who we will be chasing!" _#SherSquad, can you predict the new _s who will be joining us today? #IPL2023 #TATAIPLAuction #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #TrevorBayliss pic.twitter.com/WPCXthl8vo

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 23, 2022

13:02 IST

PBKS IPL 2023 auction: Punjab Kings hunt for Mayank Agarwal's replacement

Punjab Kings will be looking for an opener to partner captain Shikhar Dhawan at the top after releasing Mayank Agarwal before the auction. With Dhawan batting at a relatively slow place, PBKS will want someone who is an explosive opener as Jonny Bairstow's fitness is still in doubt.

11:42 IST

IPL 2023 Auction: Dhawan is Punjab Kings captain

After just one terrible year in office, Punjab Kings, co-owned by bollywood diva Preity Zinta, fired Mayank Agarwal from captaincy. Mayank has also been released and will be eyeing a new team at the auction. Shikhar Dhawan has been named as their captain for the new season, that is 2023.

10:30 IST

IPL 2023 Auction: Chris Gayle SLAMS Punjab Kings

Former Punjab Kings batter Chris Gayle has slammed his team for the way they treated their IPL 2022 captain Mayank Agarwal before deciding not to retain him.

Here is what Chris Gayle has to say before the IPL 2022 auction.

10:04 IST

IPL Auction: Who will Shikhar Dhawan add to the 'Sher Squad'?

Shikhar Dhawan has been appointed the new captain of the Punjab Kings side for the IPL 2023. Who will PBKS to their 'Sher Squad' at IPL 2023 mini auction?

_ _s incoming! _#SherSquad, are y'all ready for the #IPLAuction? ____#PunjabKings #SaddaPunjab #IPL2023 @SDhawan25 pic.twitter.com/HtK2Wyspqn

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) December 23, 2022

08:42 IST

IPL 2023 auction: Squad list of Preity Zinta's Punjab Kings

Preity Zinta co-owned Punjab Kings have not retained their skipper from last year Mayank Agarwal. Shikhar Dhawan is the new captain, check their squad list.

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06:54 IST

Here, we will cover all the updates related to Shikhar Dhawan's Punjab Kings. Watch this space as we begin our build up the mini auction which is being held in Kochi.