5 Players you didn't know once played for PBKS

4. Cheteshwar Pujara

Indian batting stalwart Cheteshwar Pujara joined Punjab Kings in 2014. Known as India's Test specialist, Pujara was given the responsibility of opening the batting alongside the explosive Virender Sehwag in that season. However, his stint with the PBKS franchise turned out to be a brief one. Notably, Pujara played for the Kolkata Knight Riders during the first three seasons of the IPL and made his debut in the 2010 edition. Later RCB purchased him during the 2011 player auction and he represented them for three seasons. Following that, he came into the Punjab camp after being purchased for US $3,16,000.

In his six matches for the side, Pujara managed to score 125 runs at an average of 25, striking at just over 100 with his highest score being 40 not out. Despite his classical technique and solid defensive game, Pujara struggled to accelerate when required. After having not been picked by any franchise for the 2015 IPL season, the veteran returned to the league after six years with Chennai Super Kings picking him up in 2021.