Punjab Kings has had a lot of former RCB players on their roster in recent times. Be it KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal or Karun Nair, there were many who played for PBKS in the last few seasons. At the IPL 2024 Auctions, as well, PBKS went behind some of the former RCB stars. Here, we take a look at the list of three former RCB players that Punjab Kings signed in IPL 2024 Auctions.
1) Harshal Patel
Harshal Patel was the costliest signing by the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2024 Auctions. The team did not have a good outing in the death overs in IPL 2023. Hence, they hired the services of Harshal Patel.
In the last few seasons, Harshal was at RCB. While he did well initially, the form came down in the next seasons. Also, for a bowler of his attributes, doing well at the Chinnaswamy is a difficult task. Hence, he was released by the outfit.
2) Rilee Rossouw
Rilee Rossouw is one of the former RCB players that Punjab Kings signed in IPL 2024 Auctions. While he played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2023, in the past, Rilee Rossouw played for RCB.
It was a short stint for Rossouw in Bengaluru. However, after he returned from the Kolpak Deal, he struck form and has been doing well since then. PBKS needed Rilee as a backup for the English players who will leave at the end of IPL 2024. Yet, the franchise spent INR 8 Cr for him.
3) Chris Woakes
After his stint at KKR, Chris Woakes spent a short while at RCB. However, it was not a memorable stint for him. He was released soon by the franchise.
It was a surprise that Woakes found a bidder at IPL 2024 Auctions. His recent form, especially in the shorter formats, has not been good. Considering he would play in India, it was a surprise that he interested a few teams.
