IPL 2024: Full list of players retained and released by Punjab Kings

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 edition is all set to enthrall the world in the next few months. However, before the tournament could begin, a mini-auction is slated to take place in Dubai on December 19. Ahead of the auction, all 10 franchises have unveiled the list of players they have retained and released for IPL 2024. 

3 things you need to know

• Punjab Kings have released five players ahead of IPL 2024
• PBKS have a remaining purse of INR 29.1 crore
• In the previous season, PBKS finished 8th in the points table

Also Read: IPL 2024: Full list of retained and released players of all franchises ahead of mini auction

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Punjab Kings will look to better their performance from the previous season, where they finished 8th in the points table. With Shikhar Dhawan as captain, Punjab Kings have retained their core group of players and will be eager to biuld a new team around them. They have retained their biggest purchase from last year in the form of Sam Curran. 

Players Retained: Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh

Players Released: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Mohit Rathee, Baltej Dhanda, Raj Bawa and Shahrukh Khan