Punjab Kings (PBKS) CEO Satish Menon discussed the franchise’s plans and retentions for the IPL 2025 auction, revealing a focused approach toward building a winning squad and securing the title.
PBKS CEO Satish Menon Sets High Hopes for IPL 2025 Auction
As the countdown to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction intensifies, Punjab Kings (PBKS) CEO Satish Menon has outlined the team’s ambitions and strategy.
With an aim to secure their first IPL title, PBKS retained key players, Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, as the foundation of their core lineup. The CEO highlighted the franchise’s structured approach and strong resolve to field a competitive team under the new head coach, Ricky Ponting.
According to Menon, PBKS has carefully evaluated their existing roster, with Prabhsimran and Shashank identified as pivotal assets.
“We have a plan in place for adding to the core. You will see a lot more surprises as well. You will see the core group forming and we are confident we will go all out and make a big play this season,” Menon commented, noting the player’s growth. Prabhsimran has tallied 756 runs in 34 games at a strike rate of 146.23 since joining PBKS in 2019.
Shashank, a versatile player known for batting at various positions, contributed 354 runs last season with a strike rate of 164.65, making him invaluable for PBKS.
Strategy for the IPL Auction
Menon shared insights into PBKS’s approach to the IPL auction, emphasising their intention to add to the retained core.
“We will build on what we have and go all out this auction,” he noted, hinting at upcoming surprises in their squad.
“We have seen Prabhsimran develop over the last six years. He is a player that we have put a lot of faith in. We have seen him bloom. He played some fantastic innings last year. We believe he is on the cusp of breaking into the big leagues,” Menon said.
With a strong financial position, PBKS aims to secure top talents, shaping a squad that can consistently deliver on the field.
Ricky Ponting’s Role and Vision
The arrival of Ricky Ponting as head coach has added a new dimension to PBKS’s strategy.
Menon expressed confidence in Ponting’s leadership, stating, “Ricky brings fresh ideas and one of the sharpest minds in cricket.”
“This auction will be critical as we go there with maximum purse. We will build on what we have at the moment. It will be an interesting auction, especially for us, as we also have a new coach in Ricky Ponting. He is one of the sharpest minds in cricket. You will see us develop an extraordinary team. Our goal is to go for silverware this year – nothing short of that,” he signed off.
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