1 / 7Punjab Kings (PBKS) head into the mega auction with their biggest-ever purse of Rs 110.5 crore. With such resources at their disposal, they should look to get several big stars in their squad in order to re-build their roster for the coming three-year cycle. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
2 / 7No. 1 | Rishabh Pant | The Delhi Capitals (DC) star will be at the centre of all attention and there’s nothing that could stop PBKS from bagging his services. It also helps since they have Ricky Ponting as their head coach, who shares a good working relationship with Pant. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
3 / 7No. 2 | Mitchell Starc | The IPL’s most expensive player ever will be up for grabs agains and PBKS should target him to solve their death bowling woes. They also need seasoned stars who have big-match temperament at their disposal and Starc personifies those qualities. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
4 / 7No. 3 | Jos Buttler | PBKS need a skipper too and Jos Buttler can fill that role perfectly, having spearheaded the England national team to win the T20 World Cup in Australia in 2022. Buttler will thrive playing at PBKS’ home turf and his wicket-keeping skills, which weren’t needed at the Rajasthan Royals (RR), can be utilised here. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
5 / 7No. 4 | Shreyas Iyer | Speaking of skippers, who better than the defending IPL winning captain to have in your ranks? PBKS have the golden chance to get Shreyas Iyer for a sizable sum and hand to him the reins of taking their team to the playoffs, given their disappointing performances off late. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
6 / 7No. 5 | KL Rahul | Indian batsmen are always expected to go for big sums and KL Rahul will be no different in the mega auction. He has a past relationship with PBKS, whom he represented from 2018-21 and even led them briefly. Can this season mark a homecoming for him? (Image Source: iplt20.com)
7 / 7Several surprises are set to spring up in the mega auction, but how PBKS go about building their squad with this massive amount under their belt will be one of the most fascinating aspects to look forward to. (Image Source: iplt20.com)
