3 Players who can lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

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After retaining just two uncapped players, Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh, Punjab Kings will enter the IPL 2025 mega auction with a purse of INR 110.5 crore, the highest among all 10 teams. With this large budget, the team aims to secure 4-5 high-profile players, including a captain. Their substantial purse allows them to target a top player for the captaincy role. Punjab’s auction strategy will be one of the most exciting aspects of this year’s auction. Check out the 3 players who can lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

3 players who can lead Punjab Kings in IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant

There is a strong possibility that Punjab Kings will go all out to sign Rishabh Pant in the IPL 2025 mega auction. Punjab recently appointed Ricky Ponting as their head coach, who shares a good working relationship with Pant from their time together at Delhi Capitals (DC). Ponting is well aware of Pant’s skills and leadership qualities, making Pant an ideal fit for Punjab. The 27-year-old may set new auction records this year, as several teams are expected to bid for the talented wicketkeeper-batter, with his price potentially reaching around INR 25 crore.

Shreyas Iyer

With their massive purse of INR 110.5 crore, Punjab Kings may also consider bidding for Shreyas Iyer as captain. Iyer would be a strong choice for the franchise, as he has proven captaincy experience, having led Delhi Capitals to the finals in IPL 2020 and winning the title last year with KKR. Bids for Iyer are likely to go over INR 18 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Jos Buttler

If Punjab Kings are looking for an overseas option, Jos Buttler could be a top choice. The captain of the England T20 team is one of the most consistent overseas batsmen in the IPL, with 3,582 runs in 107 matches, including 7 centuries. Punjab is likely to pursue him, whether as a captain or an explosive opener. He is expected to go around INR 12-15 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.