PBKS Unveils Powerful Playing XI for IPL 2026 After Mini Auction

• Punjab Kings retained 21 players and added 4 new signings in the IPL 2026 auction held in Abu Dhabi.
• Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh will continue as openers, with Shreyas Iyer (C) leading the team.
• The batting lineup features Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, and Azmatullah Omarzai.
• Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, and Lockie Ferguson form the pace attack, while Yuzvendra Chahal leads the spin department.
• Young Cooper Connolly could be an option if PBKS opts for a spin-bowling all-rounder over Stoinis or Omarzai.

Why It Matters: PBKS boasts a strong, balanced squad with experienced leaders and key performers for IPL 2026.