Punjab Kings (PBKS) has officially announced its IPL 2026 retention list. Fans are now checking which players have been retained and which have been released as the franchise finalizes its squad for the upcoming season.
The confirmed lists highlight Punjab Kings’s strategic choices, giving a clear view of how the team is planning its lineup and moves ahead of the upcoming auction for Next IPL.
Let’s know PBKS Retained and Released Players List..
PBKS Retained Players List
Punjab Kings is clearly focusing on keeping its core strong. The franchise is retaining member who have been consistent and who fit into their long-term plan for IPL 2026.
- Shreyas Iyer
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Vijaykumar Vyshak
- Yash Thakur
- Marcus Stoinis
- Harpreet Brar
- Marco Jansen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Pyla Avinash
- Suryansh Shedge
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Azmatullah Omarzai
- Lockie Ferguson
- Mitchell Owen
- Musheer Khan
- Harnoor Singh
- Vishnu Vinod
These retained list show that Punjab wants stability in both batting and bowling. With strong pace, all-round ability, and experience in the top order, Punjab Kings look ready to fight hard in IPL 2026.
PBKS Released Players List
The players list for Punjab Kings out. The franchise seems prepared for a fresh squad buildup and wants to bring new talent during the auction.
- Kyle Jamieson
- Josh Inglis
- Aaron Hardie
- Glenn Maxwell
- Praveen Dubey
- Kuldeep Sen
These names show that Punjab Kings are planning some major restructuring for IPL 2026. Many all-rounders and overseas options are being released, which hints that PBKS might target more specialist member or new match-winners in the auction.
The retention window is still going on, and more updates from other teams are expected soon. Punjab fans are watching every new name on the desk as the franchise continues building its squad for IPL 2026.
