Yuzvendra Chahal joins Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore in IPL 2025 auction
Yuzvendra Chahal has joined Punjab Kings for ₹18 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction. He expressed confidence in his worth, stating he deserves this price after a competitive bidding process involving multiple teams. Chahal is the leading wicket-taker in IPL history and has a strong record in T20 cricket. He previously played for Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, helping both teams reach the playoffs. Chahal looks forward to playing with teammates Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh, and he appreciates being closer to home in Chandigarh. Punjab Kings finished ninth in the 2024 season and have not made the playoffs since 2014.