Archive · 12 Dec 2025
PBKS Releases Maxwell, LSG Acquires Shami
Punjab Kings have let go of three overseas players: Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Josh Inglis.
They want to get new players in the auction.
Lucknow Super Giants are happy because they got Mohammed Shami through a trade.
Shami is a great bowler, and LSG's coach thinks he will help their team.
Punjab Kings need more fast bowlers and a wicketkeeper-batter.
Lucknow Super Giants want to get Australian players who can bat and bowl well.
Both teams are planning for the next season of the IPL.
Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Punjab Kings, said they couldn't get the best out of Glenn Maxwell last season.
Josh Inglis was released because he won't be available for most of the tournament this year.
Justin Langer, the head coach of Lucknow Super Giants, is excited to work with Shami and believes he will be a great addition to the team.
Punjab Kings released Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Josh Inglis to free overseas slots.
Lucknow Super Giants acquired Mohammed Shami via trade, praising his competitive spirit and bowling skills.
Punjab Kings aim to target fast bowlers, uncapped Indian players, and fill an overseas slot in the auction.
Lucknow Super Giants plan to target Australian players like Cameron Green and Aaron Hardie for their winning mentality.
LSG's bowling coach, Bharat Arun, believes Shami can lead and guide young bowlers like Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan.
- Who
- Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants
- What
- Punjab Kings released Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Josh Inglis; Lucknow Super Giants acquired Mohammed Shami
- When
- During the TATA IPL 2026 mini-auction
- Where
- India
- Why
- Punjab Kings aimed to open overseas slots and target specific players; Lucknow Super Giants wanted to strengthen their bowling attack
Punjab Kings
Lucknow Super Giants
Player Release
Punjab Kings
Released Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, and Josh Inglis to free up overseas slots and target specific players in the auction.
Lucknow Super Giants
Acquired Mohammed Shami via trade to strengthen their bowling attack and provide leadership to young bowlers.
Team Strategy
Punjab Kings
Aims to target fast bowlers, uncapped Indian players, and fill an overseas slot in the auction.
Lucknow Super Giants
Plans to target Australian players like Cameron Green and Aaron Hardie for their winning mentality.
- Teams Involved
- Punjab Kings, Lucknow Super Giants
- Players Released by PBKS
- Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis
- Player Acquired by LSG
- Mohammed Shami
- PBKS's Focus Areas
- Fast bowlers, uncapped Indian players, overseas slot
- LSG's Target Players
- Australian players like Cameron Green, Aaron Hardie
- LSG's Bowling Coach
- Bharat Arun
- LSG's Existing Fast Bowlers
- Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan
- PBKS Head Coach
- Ricky Ponting
- LSG Head Coach
- Justin Langer
- Josh Inglis' Performance
- 278 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate of 162.57 in IPL 2025
- Mohammed Shami's IPL 2025 Performance
- 6 wickets in 9 matches
Sources
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