IPL 2026: Top 3 Worst Releases by Punjab Kings in IPL History

3. Nicholas Pooran

Nicholas Pooran’s stint with Punjab Kings showed glimpses of his explosive batting and match-winning potential. However, inconsistency led to the franchise moving on from him.

After leaving PBKS, the West Indian batter matured into one of the most destructive finishers in the IPL for the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants, delivering impactful performances in the middle and death overs. Letting go of a player with such high upside proved to be a costly decision.