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Punjab Kings IPL 2024: Full Information
Punjab Kings IPL 2024: The Punjab Kings are hoping for a change of fortunes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2024. They are looking forward to breaking their title drought and reaching the playoffs more often. Let’s take a closer look at Punjab Kings IPL 2024 squad and the fixtures for the upcoming matches.
Captain
PBKS will once again be lead by Shikhar Dhawan. Dhawan, who is the second-highest run-scorer in IPL history, will lead a revamped team that has some big names like Sam Curran, Liam Livingstone, and Kagiso Rabada. Dhawan will bring his experience and flair to the team, along with players like Matthew Short and Prabhsimran Singh.
Coach
The team that has never won the IPL title and has reached the playoffs only twice will be coached by Trevor Bayliss. Bayliss is known for his innovative and flexible style, his ability to handle pressure situations, and his success in various formats and tournaments. He will have the challenge of transforming the team into a formidable and consistent unit, which has often underperformed despite having some of the best players in the league.
Squad Overview
The Punjab Kings have made some stunning buys in the IPL 2024 auction to enhance their squad. Here are the players they have acquired:
Harshal Patel (11.75 Cr)
Chris Woakes (4.2 Cr)
Ashutosh Sharma (20 Lakh)
Vishwanath Pratap Singh (20 Lakh)
Shashank Singh (20 Lakh)
Tanay Thyagarajann (20 Lakh)
Prince Choudhary (20 Lakh)
Rilee Rossouw (8 Cr)
Retained Players
The Punjab Kings have also retained a core group of players who have been part of the team in previous seasons. These include:
Shikhar Dhawan
Matthew Short
Prabhsimran Singh
Jitesh Sharma
Sikandar Raza
Rishi Dhawan
Liam Livingstone
Atharva Taide
Arshdeep Singh
Nathan Ellis
Sam Curran
Kagiso Rabada
Harpreet Brar
Rahul Chahar
Harpreet Bhatia
Vidwath Kaverappa
Shivam Singh
Stadium
Punjab Kings will play their home games at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali, which has a capacity of 26,000 spectators and has hosted many memorable matches in the past.
Fixtures
The Punjab Kings will start their IPL 2024 campaign with a clash against the Delhi Capitals on 23rd March at Mohali. Here are their upcoming fixtures:
PBKS vs DC – 23rd March – Mohali
RCB vs PBKS – 25th March – Bengaluru
LSG vs PBKS – 30th March – Lucknow
GT vs PBKS – 4th April – Ahmedabad
With a strong squad and a mix of youth and experience, the Punjab Kings will be looking to make a mark in IPL 2024. Fans can expect thrilling matches and exciting performances from this revamped team.
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