Fans chuckle as PBKS plays it safe at IPL 2026 auction

Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, entered the IPL 2026 auction with ₹11.50 crore and four player slots. But they didn’t even lift the paddle by noon! Fans on X were in stitches over their cautious approach. After a strong 2025 season where they were league champs but flopped in the playoffs, PBKS is now looking to shake things up with fresh talent.

Quick rundown

1.Punjab Kings stayed quiet at the IPL 2026 auction.

2.PBKS had a purse of ₹11.50 crore with four slots open.

3.Fans hilariously reacted to PBKS' auction strategy.

4.PBKS were IPL 2025 runners-up, losing to RCB in the final.

5.Punjab released five players, including Glenn Maxwell.

PBKS ki IPL 2026 auction mein chaar chand lagane wale khiladi
PBKS ki IPL 2026 auction mein chaar chand lagane wale khiladi
Arre bhai, PBKS ka IPL 2026 ka chakkar hai, jahan chaar overseas ko chhod diya, par core hai taakat ka! Rachin Ravindra, wo dhamaka karega powerplay mein, Gurbaz, jo Afghan josh laaye, aur Rahul Chahar, jo spin ka jaadu chalega — yeh hai PBKS ki chahat! Devon Conway ka chaska bhi tha, par ab dekhte hain kahan tak yeh jate hain!
06:10 pm on Monday, 15 December, 2025
Sanjay Bangar ka kehna hai Punjab Kings ko chahiye top-order ka dhamaka!
Sanjay Bangar ka kehna hai Punjab Kings ko chahiye top-order ka dhamaka!
Arre bhai, Sanjay Bangar keh raha hai ki Punjab Kings ko top-order ko thoda sa dhang se sambhalna padega! Abhi toh 5 players ko chhod diya, aur Josh Inglis bhi gaya, samjha? Bhai, auction mein ₹11.50 crore hain, lekin kya kharidenge? Ben Duckett ka naam suna hai, woh toh badiya option hai, nahi toh sab kuch khatam! IPL 2026 ka kya hoga, samajh nahi aa raha!
04:40 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025
Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings at Abu Dhabi mini-auction
Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings at Abu Dhabi mini-auction
Shreyas Iyer is stepping up to lead the Punjab Kings at the mini-auction in Abu Dhabi next week! Fresh off a spleen injury, he’s ready to boost team morale. With Ricky Ponting busy commentating on the Ashes, it’s up to Daniel Vettori and others to shine. With INR 11.5 crore to spend, PBKS can grab up to four players, including two overseas stars. Let the auction games begin!
03:30 pm on Wednesday, 10 December, 2025
Punjab Kings ka chakkar: Maxwell, Hardie, Inglis gaya bhai!
Punjab Kings ka chakkar: Maxwell, Hardie, Inglis gaya bhai!
Arre bhai, Punjab Kings ne toh sabko chakkar mein daal diya! Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie aur Josh Inglis ko IPL 2026 auction se pehle hi chhod diya! Ricky Ponting keh rahe hain ki yeh sab overseas slots kholne ke liye hai. Maxwell ki batting toh aise thi jaise chhoti bachchi ki garba, aur Hardie ko toh mauka hi nahi mila! Ab dekhna hai, 11.50 crore mein kaun sa naya superstar milta hai! Drama toh chalu hai!
04:45 pm on Friday, 12 December, 2025
KKR's Cash Bonanza: IPL 2026 Auction Showdown Awaits!
KKR's Cash Bonanza: IPL 2026 Auction Showdown Awaits!
Ladies and gentlemen, the IPL 2026 mini-auction is about to explode in Abu Dhabi on December 16! KKR rolls in with a jaw-dropping INR 64.3 crore, ready to make waves. But watch out! Even champs can stumble, losing stars like Phil Salt and Mitchell Starc. Captain Rahane is on a mission—who will join the squad? Cameron Green, Prithvi Shaw, or Pathirana? Get ready for the showdown!
09:30 am on Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

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