Punjab Kings can target these 5 Australian players in IPL 2025 auction

By Cross Talk India Team On Nov 19, 2024

Punjab Kings, one of the best franchises in IPL history, has retained only two players for IPL 2025. Punjab Kings have retained Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh for the upcoming season. In such a situation, this team can be seen bidding on many players in the next auction. In the upcoming season, this team can be seen bidding on not one or two but 5 Australian players.

Since the current head coach of this team, Ricky Ponting, is himself an Australian player. So let us know on which five Australian players Punjab Kings can be seen bidding the highest.

Steve Smith

During the IPL 2025 mega auction, Punjab Kings can be seen placing the highest bid on five players. The first name among them is Steve Smith. Along with joining this team, Smith can also be made the captain of the team, because this year Washington Freedom won the trophy in the Major Cricket League under his captaincy and Ricky Ponting’s coaching.

Glenn Maxwell

After Steve Smith, the Australian player on whom Punjab Kings can be seen bidding is star Australian spin bowling all-rounder Glenn Maxwell. The last IPL season was not very special for Maxwell. But this season he can be seen doing wonders with both his bat and ball, due to which Punjab can bid on him.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc, the most expensive player in IPL history, has been released by his team Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. In such a situation, considering his ability, Punjab Kings can bid heavily on him. Last season, Starc took 17 wickets in 14 matches.

Marcus Stoinis

The next name among the players on whom Punjab Kings can be seen bidding is Marcus Stoinis. Australia’s star batting all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was seen playing for Lucknow Super Giants last season and he batted very well. But he has been released, so this team can be seen bidding on him. Last season, Stoinis scored 388 runs and also took 4 wickets.

Jake Fraser-McGurk

The next name among the 5 Australian players on whom Punjab Kings can be seen bidding is Jake Fraser-McGurk. Jake Fraser-McGurk made his debut for Delhi Capitals during IPL 2024. Ricky Ponting was the coach of DC during that time. But now as he has joined Punjab, he can be seen trying to include him in his team.