Mon Nov 25 10:50:00 UTC 2024: ## Punjab Kings Splurge in IPL 2025 Mega Auction
**Mumbai, India** – The Punjab Kings (PBKS) made a significant splash at the IPL 2025 mega auction, securing a formidable squad through a series of high-profile signings. The team’s spending spree saw them acquire star players including former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer for a staggering Rs 26.75 crore, outbidding the Delhi Capitals in a fierce bidding war.
Other key acquisitions include India’s Arshdeep Singh (Rs 18 crore), leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (Rs 18 crore), and Australian all-rounders Marcus Stoinis (Rs 11 crore) and Glenn Maxwell (Rs 4.20 crore). The Kings also retained two uncapped Indian players, Prabhsimran Singh (Rs 4 crore) and Shashank Singh (Rs 5.5 crore), and added several other promising players including Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijay Kumar and Yash Thakur. Further bolstering their pace attack, they also added Marco Jansen (Rs 7 crore), Josh Inglis (Rs 2.60 crore), and Lockie Ferguson (Rs 2 crore) to their lineup.
This aggressive approach signals a determined effort by the Punjab Kings to contend for the IPL 2025 title. The team’s substantial investment demonstrates their commitment to building a strong and competitive squad.
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