IPL Auction 2025: Arshdeep Singh's Instagram move signals major fallout with Punjab Kings
Published - 02 Nov 2024, 05:38 PM | Updated - 02 Nov 2024, 11:38 PM
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Punjab Kings (PBKS) shocked fans by releasing their star pacer Arshdeep Singh ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Known for his incredible consistency and calm under pressure, Arshdeep Singh has been a pillar of the Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) bowling attack since his debut in 2019.
With 76 wickets in 65 matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Team India’s star pacer has been the Punjab-based franchise’s local hero and even earned his place in the Indian cricket team largely due to his performances for the side in the world’s biggest T20 extravaganza.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) part ways with Arshdeep Singh, leaving fans shocked
Despite winning the number of matches for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL and T20 World Cup 2024 earlier this year, the franchise decided to retain only Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh while letting go of their standout bowler Arshdeep, sparking speculation about their move.
However, it is being said that the decision to release Arshdeep might be financially driven. Insiders claimed that PBKS hesitated to retain Arshdeep Singh for the hefty INR 18 crore price tag.
The franchise believed that the Indian pacer could go for a more affordable amount in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction, where they might use their Right to Match (RTM) option to re-sign him at a potentially lower price.
However, there is no confirmation on whether the PBKS will indeed use their Right to Match (RTM) to bring Arshdeep Sing back into their ranks, prompting questioning the franchise's direction, as this move could backfire if a bidding war explodes at the IPL 2025 mega auction.
Arshdeep Singh deletes all PBKS posts from social media after shocking release
After being released by the PBKS ahead of the mega auction, Arshdeep Singh strongly reacted on social media. The Indian pacer has swiftly wiped all PBKS-related posts and photos from his social media, which showed that he was not really with the franchise’s decision.
It can also be a hint that the PBKS will not go after Arshdeep at the upcoming auction, so it can be the end of their association, and the Indian star might be seen in different colors in the next IPL 2025. With PBKS losing a homegrown talent who symbolized their local spirit and grit, many fans have been expressing their disappointment on social media.
He had a stellar 2024 T20 World Cup in the USA and Caribbean, where he was the joint top wicket-taker, establishing himself as India's premier left-arm pacer. Given his stature, Arshdeep's departure could be a serious blow for the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the next season.
Ricky Ponting set to build a new PBKS team at the IPL 2025 mega-auction
Notably, PBKS’ newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting's influence is evident as they retained only two players—Shashank Singh for INR crore and Prabhsimran Singh for INR 4 crore—and both players are uncapped. They are set to get a fresh start under the new coach, Ponting.
PBKS, who have failed to make it to the IPL playoffs in the last 10 seasons, will enter the IPL 2025 mega auction with the biggest purse of Rs 110.50 crore later this month.
