When it comes to taking care of the local fans, Punjab Kings is one of the best franchises in the league. They always go for local Punjabi talent. They already have some of the best Punjab players, such as Arshdeep Singh and Prabhsimran Singh. The likes of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma may not be available on the market. Nevertheless, there are still some Punjabi cricketers available who can join Punjab Kings. On that note, here, we take a look at the list of three popular Punjab cricketers PBKS can realistically target for IPL 2025.
1) Nehal Wadhera
Nehal Wadhera did really well for Mumbai Indians in his two-year stint. It could be hard for MI to retain him because of the other priorities in the squad.
Nehal will be the ideal middle-order batter for the side. Punjab has always lacked a good left-handed middle-order batter. With his brilliant abilities against spin, Nehal can suit the requirement.
2) Sandeep Sharma (now plays for Chandigarh)
Sandeep Sharma is one of the popular Punjab cricketers PBKS can realistically target for IPL 2025. He has played for PBKS before and it will not be a surprise if he represents them again.
Sandeep has got a new lease of life in the last two seasons at Rajasthan Royals. He has redefined himself as an all-phase T20 pacer. Punjab Kings could benefit from a pacer of his calibre and form.
3) Ramandeep Singh
Ramandeep Singh was a surprise package in IPL 2024. He came up with some brilliant cameos for KKR and helped the side push the extra mile. On the field, he also managed to pull off some acrobatic catches.
Punjab Kings could have him as one of the finishers for the future. Especially if they cannot get back the likes of Ashutosh Sharma, Ramandeep Singh will be the ideal fit for the franchise.
