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Preity Zinta’s Punjab Kings may release 5 players despite ahead of IPL 2026 auction; Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, 3 others could...
“Despite reaching the IPL 2025 final, Punjab Kings are reportedly preparing to release several players to strengthen their squad for next year. Here are the five most likely to be released.
Monica Singh | Jun 10, 2025, 10:42 AM IST
1.Glenn Maxwell
First on the list and no surprise is Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. Renowned for his explosive stroke play and unorthodox shot-making, the 36-year-old has consistently underwhelmed in the IPL. In IPL 2025, Maxwell struggled with both form and fitness. He failed to make significant contributions with the bat and looked far from the match-winner PBKS had hoped to see when they added him to the squad.
2.Marcus Stoinis
Punjab Kings signed Marcus Stoinis for ₹11 crore ahead of IPL 2025. He played regularly and scored a total of 160 runs in 13 innings with a highest score of 44* against Delhi Capitals. Considering his high price and limited all-round contributions, he is expected to be part of the PBKS released players 2026 list.
3.Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur was signed by Punjab Kings for ₹1.60 crore, but he didn’t really get much of a chance in IPL 2025. He was bought into the PBKS setup to bolster their Indian pace bowling unit, but he failed to leave any notable mark this season. With such a quiet season, he might be one of the names on the PBKS released players 2026 list as the team looks to try out new options.
4.Lockie Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson entered IPL 2025 with a reputation as one of the fastest bowlers in the world. Unfortunately for PBKS, his performances didn’t match the hype. Plagued by injuries and lacking rhythm, his express pace often became a liability as he leaked runs, particularly at the death. He finished the season with a bowling average of 20.80 and an economy rate of 9.18, which, while not terrible, is high by IPL standards. With ongoing fitness issues, it would be difficult to rely on him consistently.
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5.Aaron Hardie
Aaron Hardie, the Australian allrounder, was acquired by Punjab Kings (PBKS) for INR 1.25 Crore at the IPL 2025 Mega Auction. However, he didn't play a single game during IPL 2025. With several overseas all-rounders already in the squad, PBKS might consider releasing Hardie before the next auction in order to free up funds and an overseas slot.
