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Punjab Kings Face Replacement Deadline After Maxwell and Ferguson Injuries

With key players Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson ruled out of IPL 2025, PBKS races to finalize replacements while exploring Indian talent and internal options.

Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Kolkata Knight Riders v Punjab Kings - Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India - April 26, 2025 Punjab Kings' Glenn Maxwell walks after losing his wicket REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary/File Photo
Ricky Ponting gave an update on when PBKS would sign replacements for Glenn Maxwell and Lockie Ferguson.
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Overview

  • Glenn Maxwell is likely out for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a fractured finger sustained during training on April 26.
  • Lockie Ferguson also suffered a season-ending injury, leaving Punjab Kings without two of their key overseas players.
  • PBKS has until their 12th match on May 8 to name replacements, with no decisions announced as of May 1.
  • Head coach Ricky Ponting cited the concurrent Pakistan Super League as a challenge in securing high-quality overseas replacements.
  • PBKS is evaluating internal squad members and emerging Indian players, with Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, and Xavier Bartlett among the options under consideration.