With Ricky Ponting appointed as head coach, Punjab Kings are set to focus on building a strong team ipl 2025. The franchise, which is eyeing its maiden IPL title bid, is aiming to make the most of the upcoming mega auction, especially after releasing its existing players, including its captain. Shikhar Dhawan is likely to be one of the key players to be retained as PBKS look to overhaul their squad under Ponting.
3 players PBKS can target in IPL 2025
KL Rahul
There is speculation about former PBKS player KL Rahul leaving Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and PBKS should try to acquire him in the IPL 2025 auction. Rahul has scored 520 runs in 14 matches at an average of 37.14 and a strike rate of 136.13. With Shikhar Dhawan likely to be released by the team, KL Rahul could be a potential replacement for the next season.
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Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant has a great rapport with Punjab Kings’ newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting. Former Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ponting may bring the DC captain to PBKS to help build a strong team for the upcoming season.
Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is another player who could be picked by PBKS. Maxwell, a former PBKS player, has won many matches for them in previous editions. Ricky Ponting, known for favouring match-winners, could target Maxwell if he is available in the IPL 2025 auction.