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2 expensive players whom PBKS might release after IPL 2024

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have officially become the second team to be eliminated from IPL 2024. The Kings suffered an embarrassing loss.

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Punjab Kings (PBKS) have officially become the second team to be eliminated from IPL 2024. The Kings suffered an embarrassing loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on home turf at the HPCA Stadium. This defeat has ended Punjab’s hopes of qualifying for the next round.

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The Kings have played 12 matches in the tournament, registering four wins and eight losses. They have two more matches remaining, which will take place against Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Even if the Punjab Kings win both of their games, they will reach 12 points, which will not be enough to earn a place in the Top 4.

It is evident that the Punjab Kings will be forced to hit the reboot button after IPL 2024 because the team did not qualify for the playoffs in any of the three seasons after the IPL 2022 Mega Auction. Here’s a list of two expensive names whom PBKS might release after IPL 2024.

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1. PBKS deputy skipper Sam Curran will likely be released ahead of IPL 2024

Sam Curran was the vice-captain of the Punjab Kings in the last two seasons. Because of Shikhar Dhawan’s injury, the English all-rounder was forced to lead the team in a majority of the games. Curran failed as a batter, bowler and captain in most of the games.

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It is not that Curran failed in all the matches. However, he did not do enough to justify the massive price of 18.5 crore which the Kings paid to acquire his services.

2. Liam Livingstone

Liam Livingstone has been one of the biggest underperformers for the Punjab Kings in the last two seasons. The hard-hitter did a fine job in 2022, but things went south for him in the next two seasons. Considering that he was signed for 14 crore, PBKS will let go of his services after the IPL 2024 season now.