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The vibrant energy pulsating through Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena set the stage for an enthralling spectacle of strategic prowess and heated bidding duels during the IPL 2024 mini-auction on Tuesday, December 19. Standing out amidst the fervour was the Punjab Kings (PBKS), a team that seized the spotlight with their meticulous and high-profile player acquisitions.
With a laser-focused mission, PBKS entered the auction arena armed with a strategy defined by discerning decisions and savvy maneuvers, all geared toward fortifying their already formidable squad.
The Punjab-based franchise demonstrated an unwavering commitment to constructing a powerhouse lineup during the bidding event, sparing no effort in the process. Noteworthy additions such as Harshal Patel, Rilee Rossouw, and Chris Woakes elevated the team’s firepower, injecting additional strength and excitement into their roster for the eagerly anticipated IPL 2024 season.
Players purchased by PBKS in IPL 2024 auction:
- Harshal Patel – INR 11.75 crores
- Rilee Rossouw – INR 8 crores
- Chris Woakes – INR 4.8 crores
- Ashutosh Sharma – INR 20 lakh
- Vishwanath Pratap – INR 20 lakh
- Shashank Singh – INR 20 lakh
- Tanay Thyagarajan – INR 20 lakh
- Prince Choudhary – INR 20 lakh
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Players retained by PBKS before IPL 2024 auction:
- Shikhar Dhawan – INR 8.25 crore
- Jonny Bairstow – INR 6.75 crore
- Jitesh Sharma – INR 20 lakh
- Prabhsimran Singh – INR 60 lakh
- Matthew Short – INR 20 lakh
- Harpreet Bhatia – INR 40 lakh
- Atharva Taide – INR 40 lakh
- Rishi Dhawan – INR 55 lakh
- Sam Curran – INR 18.5 crore
- Sikandar Raza – INR 50 lakh
- Liam Livingstone – INR 11.5 crore
- Gurnoor Singh Brar – INR 2 crore
- Shivam Singh – INR 20 lakh
- Rahul Chahar – INR 5.25 crore
- Arshdeep Singh – INR 4 crore
- Harpreet Brar – INR 3.8 crore
- Vidwath Kaverappa – INR 20 lakh
- Kagiso Rabada – INR 9.25 crore
- Nathan Ellis – INR 75 lakh
Complete squad of PBKS for IPL 2024:
Shikhar Dhawan, Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, 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, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw.
