Updated On: 15 November, 2025 06:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The franchise has released Glenn Maxwell, Kuldeep Sen, Josh Inglis, Aaron Hardie, and Pravin Dube. Maxwell completed his third stint with Punjab Kings in the previous season, while Sen and Hardie did not feature in a single match.

Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon said the focus remained on retaining strong Indian performers. Pic/X
Punjab Kings on Saturday announced their player retentions for the IPL 2026 season, releasing five players from last year’s squad as the franchise works towards rebalancing its line-up ahead of the T20 auction.
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