PBKS had a pathbreaking IPL 2025, but then it must be said, that they too need to make some changes to their current roster. There are certain players who should go, while most other should stay, for the impact they had in the season. InsideSport takes a look at the Predicted PBKS retention list for IPL 2026.
PBKS predicted retention list for IPL 2026
Shreyas Iyer: He is perhaps the best captain going around in the IPL. He not only led KKR to a trophy last year, but this year made sure PBKS entered the playoffs after a decade.
Arshdeep Singh: He had 21 wickets in 17 matches and was their best bowler for sure. He justified his 18 Cr price tag and will stay for sure.
Marcus Stoinis: Did not have the best season with the bat or ball, but he is a game-changer. He stays for his batting and bowling efficiency.
Shashank Singh: Thee fifties made sure he had a great season. In 17 matches he went on to score 350 runs at an average of 50. He stays.
Prabhsimran Singh: 17 matches and 549 runs.. He scored these runs at an average of 32 and a strike-rate of 160. He went on to score four fifties.
Harpreet Brar: Wasn’t the most economical, yet managed to pick up 10 wickets in eight matches. That is enough for him to retain his spot.
Vijaykumar Vyshak: He did not have a great season with four wickets in five matches. Economy was up at 10.64. Still he is a good bowler.
Yash Thakur: Was just used for two matches in the season but he can serve the team for a few more years.
Marco Jansen: 14 matches and 16 wickets just increase the stocks for the South African. He is a good batter as well, so he should be retained.
Josh Inglis: He scored 278 runs in 11 matches and the average was over 30. He played a pivotal role.
Lockie Ferguson: He could only manage four matches, and was injured. But is a total asset.
Azmatullah Omarzai: One of the best all-rounders in world cricket. He picked up eight wickets, and can score some runs also.
Kuldeep Sen: He was on the expensive side, but is a wicket-taker. He could make the difference, if he gets enough opportunities.
Priyansh Arya: Was in the running for the orange cap at one stage.. scored 475 runs in his very first season. He went on to score a ton and two fifties.
Suryansh Shedge: Played only three matches in the season without any impact. That said, he has all the talent to be a world-class all-rounder.
Xavier Bartlett: He is making an impact in the IND vs AUS ODI series, and his exploits won’t go unnoticed. He will be given a better go in the next season.
Pravin Dubey: He can be a good leg-spinner. But for now he can be a good back up bowler for the team.
Nehal Wadhera: 369 runs in 16 matches, and he looked after their middle-order quite well. He scored two fifties and then next season he could have a bigger role to play.
Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Pravin Dubey, Nehal Wadhera
