Overview
- PBKS confirmed their retention and release lists, parting ways with Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell along with others such as Aaron Hardie and Kuldeep Sen.
- Ponting said Inglis informed the franchise he would be unavailable for the majority of the season, and reports indicate he will not register for the auction due to personal reasons.
- Explaining Maxwell’s exit, Ponting said the all-rounder was unlikely to make the starting team after an underwhelming 2025 campaign complicated by a fractured finger.
- The franchise heads to the December 16 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi with a reported purse of INR 11.5 crore and up to four roster spots to fill.
- Punjab Kings, runners-up in IPL 2025, are targeting replacements to finalize a balanced squad for the 2026 season.