4 Overseas Players Who Are Likely To Start For Punjab Kings In IPL 2026: Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen And...
After their historic runners-up finish in IPL 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head into the 2026 season with renewed confidence and a stable core. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, the Punjab-based franchise opted for continuity, retaining the bulk of their squad while making targeted acquisitions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction.
With key overseas names like Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell no longer with the side, the composition of the four overseas slots at Punjab Kings has shifted ahead of the IPL 2026 season. They bought two overseas players - Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis during the IPL 2026 auction.
Based on retention strategies, auction buys and team balance, here are the four overseas players who are likely to start for PBKS in IPL 2026:
Dec 29, 2025, 17:52 PM IST
Rashid Khan Makes History In White-Ball Cricket, Achieves Special Milestone For Afghanistan
Afghanistan star spinner Rashid Khan made history by becoming the first Afghan bowler to take 200 ODI wickets.
Oct 09, 2025, 18:10 PM IST
Asia Cup 2025, AFG vs HK: Azmatullah Omarzai Creates History, Smashes Fastest T20I Fifty For Afghanistan
Azmatullah Omarzai etched his name into Afghanistan’s cricketing record books with the fastest T20I fifty for the country during the opening match of the Asia Cup 2025 against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.
Sep 09, 2025, 23:38 PM IST
Not Afghanistan, But UAE: Jonathan Trott Predicts Breakthrough Team In Asia Cup 2025
Trott drew a comparison between UAE’s current progress and Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket, noting the benefits franchise cricket brought to Afghan players by working with top coaches and players.
Sep 06, 2025, 19:00 PM IST
Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan Name Strong 17-Man Squad With Rashid Khan As Captain
Afghanistan on Sunday announced their 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, set to be played in Abu Dhabi and Dubai from September 9 to 28.
Aug 24, 2025, 10:51 AM IST
IPL 2025 Final: PBKS Predicted Playing XI Against RCB - Josh Inglish, Shreyas Iyer Key Players For Punjab Kings - Check In Pics
Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Rajat Patidar's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the IPL 2025 final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 3, Tuesday. With an eye on their first IPL title, PBKS will likely play the same team that played against Mumbai and will not try to change their winning combination in the finals.
Here's PBKS predicted Playing XI for IPL 2025 final against RCB:
Jun 03, 2025, 13:01 PM IST
IPL 2025 Resumption: List Of Star Overseas Players Who Might Not Be Available For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
Just days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, there is renewed hope that the tournament could resume soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started initiating plans to get the league back on track and will likely resume on 16 May. Overseas players are being recalled but some may not return for the second phase. Scroll down to check the list:
May 18, 2025, 14:11 PM IST
IPL 2025 Resumption: List Of Star Overseas Players Who Might Not Return For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
Just days after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was suspended due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan, there is renewed hope that the tournament could resume soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has started initiating plans to get the league back on track and will likely resume on 16 May. Overseas players are being recalled but some may not return for the second phase. Scroll down to check the list:
May 12, 2025, 10:53 AM IST
IPL 2025 Resumption: List of Overseas Players For CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, PBKS, GT, LSG, DC, RR, SRH - Check In Pics
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is likely to resume soon after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. According to an Indian Express report, the BCCI is contemplating to host the remaining IPL 2025 matches in the three venues - Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad from May 16. The new schedule will be released to the IPL franchise by Sunday night.
However, the biggest challenge for the BCCI when it comes to IPL resumption is to get the overseas players to return. Notably, the overseas players of the most franchises have left India after the suspension of IPL 2025 on Friday, a day after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala due to India-Pakistan border tension.
Here's the list of foreign players for RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and other teams for IPL 2025:
May 11, 2025, 18:30 PM IST
Ibrahim Zadran’s 177 Helps Afghanistan Beat England By 8 Runs In Champions Trophy 2025
Root's was a clever innings, as he hardly hit any ball in anger but still managed a strike-rate close to 100, and at times above 100. But there those little flourishes which are so central to a Root innings such as a reverse sweep four off wrist spinner Noor Ahmad or a scooped six behind wicketkeeper off Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Feb 26, 2025, 23:21 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah Named ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year, Smriti Mandhana, Arshdeep Singh Win These Awards; Check Full List Of Winners - In Pics
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the names of the winners of the ICC Awards 2024 in different categories. Here's is a full list of ICC Awards 2024 winners featuring Jasprit Bumrah, Smriti Mandhana, Arshdeep Singh and others:
ICC Awards: Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai Wins Men's ODI Cricketer Of The Year
The Afghanistan all-rounder was a standout performer with bat and ball throughout the year, scoring his runs at an average of 52.12 and bagging his wickets at 20.47.
Jan 27, 2025, 16:02 PM IST
IPL 2024 Auction LIVE Streaming: When, Where and How To Watch Indian Premie League Auction Live Telecast On Mobile APPS, TV And Laptop?
With a total of 333 players up for grabs, eyes are set on marquee players like Pat Cummins and Travis Head, listed with a reserve price of Rs 2 crore.
Dec 18, 2023, 20:53 PM IST
Afghanistan Head Coach Jonathan Trott, Azmatullah Omarzai Found Guilty Of Breaching ICC Code Of Conduct
One demerit point has been added to both Trott and Omarzai’s disciplinary records, who are both on their first offence in a 24-month period.
Jul 17, 2023, 18:40 PM IST
Afghanistan stun New Zealand to enter U-19 World Cup semifinals
A 23-ball 66 from Azmatullah Omarzai was backed up by some precise bowling by spinners Mujeeb Zadran and Qais Ahmad as Afghanistan recorded a thumping 202-run victory over New Zealand.
Jan 25, 2018, 16:23 PM IST