Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting delighted with strong squad

IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting delighted with strong squad
Punjab Kings, led by Ricky Ponting, had a successful IPL 2025 super auction, rebuilding their team strategically. They secured Arshdeep Singh using their Right-to-Match card for Rs 18 crore and made Shreyas Iyer their most expensive buy at Rs 26.
'I'll probably get some criticism': Ponting on having 'too many Aussies' in Punjab Kings squad for IPL 2025
The Punjab Kings built a decent squad after the IPL 2025 auction. Having had the biggest purse walking into the two-day mega auction, Punjab were able to fill all the gaps needed including a new captain but the coach Ricky Ponting was on the receiving end of criticism of favouring Australians.
'We have some of the best young Indian talent' - Ricky Ponting lauds Punjab Kings scouting efforts
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PBK Team 2025 Players List, Price: Check Punjab Kings Squad, Captain and Coach
As of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS). He was acquired for ₹26.75 crore during the auction, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. Head coach Ricky Ponting endorsed Iyer as an ideal leader for the team.
PBKS IPL Auction 2025 Review: Punjab Kings secure star power and experience, but are the right openers missing?
The Punjab Kings made a splash at the IPL 2025 auction, securing marquee players with a focus on star power, seasoned campaigners, and versatile all-rounders. However, their squad raises questions about balance at the top of the order.
Punjab Kings Full Squad IPL 2025 Auction: Updated List Of All Players Bought By PBKS
Punjab Kings had only retained two players ahead of the auction and both of them were uncapped. In the run up to the auction, the Punjab franchise also brought in Ricky Ponting as their head coach. In the auction, they have tried to buy some good Indian players alongside trusted overseas names.
IPL Auction 2025: Punjab Kings lose 19 players despite buying Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal
Out of ₹120 crore allotted to each franchise, the Punjab-based franchise, co-owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta and businessman Ness Wadia, had the highest purse of ₹110.15 crore.
Delighted with strong PBKS squad, Ponting says ‘auction couldn't have gone much better’
Delighted at the composition of the new-look Punjab Kings squad after the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, head coach Ricky Ponting showered praises on the franchise’s analysts and scouts for their efforts,
IPL Auction 2025: Full squads, players list and final teams of 10 IPL franchises after mega auction
The IPL 2025 mega auction unfolded in Jeddah over two days on November 24 and 25, with teams picking from a shortlist of 577 players. Lucknow Super Giants made history, securing Rishabh Pant for a record-breaking bid of Rs 27 crore.
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"If you got 2 uncapped openers despite having ₹110 crore, did you shop well?" - Aakash Chopra on Punjab Kings' potential problem in IPL 2025
Former India player Aakash Chopra reckons the Punjab Kings' (PBKS) opening combination could be a potential issue for them in ...
Punjab Kings Predicted XI For IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer to Lead, Will Glenn Maxwell Find a Spot?
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Who is Priyansh Arya, Punjab Kings' new INR 3.8-crore buy?
The six-sixes-in-an-over at the Delhi Premier League put him in the headlines, but he has been scoring big and quick runs for ...
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"He has run ahead of even Bumrah in terms of wicket-taking prowess" - Aakash Chopra on Punjab Kings' acquisition of Arshdeep Singh in IPL 2025 auction
Aakash Chopra reckons Arshdeep Singh was an excellent acquisition for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the IPL 2025 auction. He ...
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“Better than Punjab…”: England star gives HUGE statement after switching from PBKS to RCB
The England star in question here is Liam Livingstone, who spent the last 3 seasons with the Punjab Kings before getting bought by RCB during the IPL 2024 mega auction The post “Better than Punjab…”: ...
Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab in IPL, says Livingstone
England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ...
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IPL 2025 Auction: Mumbai Indians the Biggest Miser, Punjab Kings the Most Benevolent - A Complete Guide to Mega Event Business of all Franchises
In the IPL 2025 auction, the ten franchises spent a total of Rs 639.15 crore on 182 players. Here is a comparative account of ...