Punjab Kings have chosen to retain only uncapped batters Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh for the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. With a keen eye on securing a new captain, the franchise is gearing up to enter the bidding process with a substantial Rs. 110.5 crore in their purse.
The team was previously led by Shikhar Dhawan in IPL 2024, with Sam Curran taking over after Dhawan’s injury. However, with Dhawan’s retirement and Curran back in the auction pool, Punjab Kings are looking for a new captain to lead them in the upcoming season.
There are three potential players that Punjab Kings could consider signing as their captain in the auction. KL Rahul, who has previous captaincy experience with the team, could be a valuable addition with his ability to open the innings, bat in the middle-order, and keep wickets. Rishabh Pant, the former Delhi Capitals captain, is another strong contender for the captain’s role, especially with his close bond with coach Ricky Ponting. Shreyas Iyer, the 2024 title-winning captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, is also a stable middle-order option that Punjab Kings could consider.
In addition to these choices, there are also left-field options like England white-ball captain Jos Buttler and former Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis. Both players provide a strong opening option for the team, but Buttler, at 34 years old, might be the preferred choice over the 40-year-old Du Plessis.
Overall, Punjab Kings have a wide range of options to choose from as they look to secure a new captain for the upcoming IPL season.
