
The Punjab Kings, after a strong IPL 2025 season, are set for IPL 2026 with a retained core and new overseas acquisitions. Led by Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting, the team aims for continuity. With Josh Inglis and Glenn Maxwell no longer part of the squad, the franchise bought Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis in the auction. The article speculates on the four likely overseas players to start for Punjab Kings in the upcoming season.