Leggie Yuzvendra Chahal became the most expensive spinner in the Indian Premier League history. Chahal doubled Rashid Khan's previous record for a spinner, which was Rs 9 crore. Punjab needed an experienced spinner like Chahal.

Gujarat Titans began the bid for the senior Indian leg-spinner before the likes of Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants joined the bid. However, it was the Punjab Kings who prevailed in the end with a massive bid of INR 18 crore.

Looking at four key players who could play a crucial role in helping Punjab Kings win their first IPL title, including Shreyas Iyer and Yuzvendra Chahal.