3 players Punjab Kings might trade before IPL 2026 Auction
This year, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) reached the finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the first time since 2014. However, the maiden title continued to remain elusive.
2. Glenn Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell had a homecoming in IPL 2025 as he returned to the Punjab Kings for the first time since 2020. However, this did not help him change his fortunes with the bat. Bought for INR 4.2 crore in the mega-auction, Maxwell managed to score just 48 runs in seven matches at a dismal average of eight and a poor strike rate of 97.96. He lost his place in the team mid-way through the tournament, and was eventually ruled out due to a broken finger.
The 37-year-old has had impressive performances in international cricket. However, he has not been able to carry that form into the IPL. Punjab have several star overseas players in their lineup, and Maxwell will not be able to break into the starting XI easily. Even if Punjab are unable to trade him ahead of the auction, they might release him and free up INR 4.2 crore, which could help them pick a player that could consolidate the team.
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