3 PBKS players who could be released after Hardik Pandya's arrival
Punjab Kings face tough retention calls ahead of the November 17 deadline as Hardik Pandya's INR 18.00 crore trade reshapes their squad balance.
3. Marcus Stoinis
Marcus Stoinis is the most directly flagged potential release at Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2027. Sources have specifically described his future at the franchise as something to watch closely following Hardik Pandya's arrival. Stoinis occupies an overseas all-rounder slot, the same profile that Hardik now fills for PBKS.
With Marco Jansen also retained as an overseas seam-bowling all-rounder, the franchise would be carrying significant overlap if Stoinis remains. The financial constraints, with only ₹3.50 crore left in the purse, give PBKS added reason to release him and free up an overseas slot for the December 16 mini-auction.
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