The Punjab Kings built a decent squad after the IPL 2025 auction. Having had the biggest purse walking into the two-day mega auction, Punjab were able to fill all the gaps needed including a new captain but the coach Ricky Ponting was on the receiving end of criticism of favouring Australians.

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has reacted to the criticism of signing too many Australians for the franchise. Speaking after the IPL auction, Ponting said that those players fit their respective roles perfectly.

Punjab Kings, led by Ricky Ponting, had a successful IPL 2025 super auction, rebuilding their team strategically. They secured Arshdeep Singh using their Right-to-Match card for Rs 18 crore and made Shreyas Iyer their most expensive buy at Rs 26.

The Punjab Kings made a splash at the IPL 2025 auction, securing marquee players with a focus on star power, seasoned campaigners, and versatile all-rounders. However, their squad raises questions about balance at the top of the order.

As of IPL 2025, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS). He was acquired for ₹26.75 crore during the auction, making him one of the most expensive players in IPL history. Head coach Ricky Ponting endorsed Iyer as an ideal leader for the team.

Delighted at the composition of the new-look Punjab Kings squad after the IPL 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, head coach Ricky Ponting showered praises on the franchise’s analysts and scouts for their efforts,