Punjab Kings, co-owned by Ness Wadia and Preity Zinta, have spent ₹110.15 crore in the auction to assemble a formidable Indian Premier League team for 2025. A significant portion of this was spent on acquiring Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal, leaving cricket fans amazed.
Shreyas Iyer: The Crown Jewel of the Auction
Shreyas Iyer, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain, became the 2nd most expensive player in the auction. Bidding wars ensued among Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and KKR.
As the bids reached ₹10 crore, KKR exited, leaving Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in a heated duel. Punjab Kings secured Iyer for ₹26.75 crore, narrowly outbidding Delhi Capitals, whose final bid was ₹26.5 crore.
Arshdeep Singh: Retaining the Local Star
Punjab Kings secured Arshdeep Singh’s RTM for ₹18 crore, despite interest from multiple franchises including Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Gujarat Titans. Hyderabad’s challenge for Arshdeep intensified the bidding, but Punjab Kings managed to retain their rising star.
Yuzvendra Chahal: A Spin Wizard in the Lineup
Yuzvendra Chahal, a consistent spinner in IPL history, was acquired by Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore. He drew bids from Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, adding depth and experience to their bowling attack.
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