<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab Kings</a> assembled a formidable side at the 2022 mega auction consisting of many match-winners of the T20 circuit. However, under the leadership of Mayank Agarwal, PBKS failed to stitch consecutive wins under their belt and ended the league stage at the sixth position.&nbsp;

After yet another disappointing campaign, the Punjab management made some bold calls and moved past nine of their players including Mayank. To improve the balance of the side, PBKS picked top-drawer players such as Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza at the IPL 2023 auction.

With Trevor Bayliss as Punjab's new head coach, one is likely to witness consistency in team selection going forward. Therefore, a few of their players might not get an opportunity in the entire 2023 season.

Here are three PBKS players who could be benched throughout the 2023 season

Mohit Rathee is one of the promising spinners in the Indian domestic circuit. He is known to be quite consistent with his lines and lengths and can also give handy contributions with the bat. Punjab Kings decided to invest in the youngster and signed him at the IPL 2023 auction.&nbsp;

However, it might be difficult for Mohit to break into the Playing XI. PBKS have Indian spinners such as <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-making-specific-plans-for-mi-there-are-2-3-challenging-batters-pbks-spinner-rahul-chahar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Chahar</a> and Harpreet Brar in their arsenal. They have fared well in the lucrative T20 tournament in the past and thus, are likely to be Punjab’s first-choice picks for the IPL 2023.

Moreover, Punjab also possess brilliant spin-bowling all-rounders in Liam Livingstone and Raza in their ranks. Given Shikhar Dhawan &amp; co. have such top-quality spin options in the mix, Mohit might not get even a single game.

Shivam Singh is one of the exciting prospects in the Bihar cricketing circles. The 26-year-old has the ability to take the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and help shift the momentum in the favour of his side. Also, he can provide crucial contributions with the ball.

Punjab Kings liked what they saw in Shivam and acquired his services for the 16th edition of the cash-rich league. The Punjab franchise signed the Kaimur-born at INR 20 lakh. However, it is not certain whether he would be able to break into the playing XI.

PBKS have top-drawer players such as Curran, Raza, and Livingstone at their disposal. Also, they have Indian all-rounders such as Raj Bawa and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/my-aim-will-be-to-put-my-experience-into-play-and-perform-well-to-get-back-into-the-national-team-rishi-dhawan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishi Dhawan</a>, who have shown their might in the domestic circuit time and again. Therefore, Shivam might not be able to make his IPL debut in the coming edition.

1. Harpreet Singh Bhatia

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Harpreet Singh Bhatia has been a run-bank in the Indian domestic circuit. The 31-year-old has featured in 84 List-A matches and notched up 3023 runs at an average of 45.11. Talking about the shortest format, he has scored 2202 runs in 77 games at a strike rate of 124.54.

Harpreet set the 2022 season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on fire with his spectacular performances. He made seven appearances for Chhattisgarh and scored 516 runs at a strike rate of 94.33. Given the ace batter was in a rich vein of form, Punjab Kings signed him at the IPL 2023 auction.

However, given the composition of the side, the southpaw might not get a game in the coming edition. The Punjab franchise is likely to open with skipper Shikhar Dhawan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jonny-bairstow-to-miss-majority-of-the-hundred-2022-to-manage-workload/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jonny Bairstow</a> and if either of them is available, the think tank could ponder over including Prabhsimran Singh, who has been phenomenal in the domestic arena and has been associated with PBKS since IPL 2019.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab Kings</a> assembled a formidable side at the 2022 mega auction consisting of many match-winners of the T20 circuit. However, under the leadership of Mayank Agarwal, PBKS failed to stitch consecutive wins under their belt and ended the league stage at the sixth position.&nbsp;
After yet another disappointing campaign, the Punjab management made some bold calls and moved past nine of their players including Mayank. To improve the balance of the side, PBKS picked top-drawer players such as Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza at the IPL 2023 auction.
With Trevor Bayliss as Punjab's new head coach, one is likely to witness consistency in team selection going forward. Therefore, a few of their players might not get an opportunity in the entire 2023 season.
<h3>Here are three PBKS players who could be benched throughout the 2023 season</h3>
<h3>3. Mohit Rathee</h3>
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Mohit Rathee is one of the promising spinners in the Indian domestic circuit. He is known to be quite consistent with his lines and lengths and can also give handy contributions with the bat. Punjab Kings decided to invest in the youngster and signed him at the IPL 2023 auction.&nbsp;
However, it might be difficult for Mohit to break into the Playing XI. PBKS have Indian spinners such as <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-making-specific-plans-for-mi-there-are-2-3-challenging-batters-pbks-spinner-rahul-chahar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Chahar</a> and Harpreet Brar in their arsenal. They have fared well in the lucrative T20 tournament in the past and thus, are likely to be Punjab’s first-choice picks for the IPL 2023.
Moreover, Punjab also possess brilliant spin-bowling all-rounders in Liam Livingstone and Raza in their ranks. Given Shikhar Dhawan &amp; co. have such top-quality spin options in the mix, Mohit might not get even a single game.

<h3>2. Shivam Singh</h3>
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Shivam Singh is one of the exciting prospects in the Bihar cricketing circles. The 26-year-old has the ability to take the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and help shift the momentum in the favour of his side. Also, he can provide crucial contributions with the ball.
Punjab Kings liked what they saw in Shivam and acquired his services for the 16th edition of the cash-rich league. The Punjab franchise signed the Kaimur-born at INR 20 lakh. However, it is not certain whether he would be able to break into the playing XI.
PBKS have top-drawer players such as Curran, Raza, and Livingstone at their disposal. Also, they have Indian all-rounders such as Raj Bawa and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/my-aim-will-be-to-put-my-experience-into-play-and-perform-well-to-get-back-into-the-national-team-rishi-dhawan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishi Dhawan</a>, who have shown their might in the domestic circuit time and again. Therefore, Shivam might not be able to make his IPL debut in the coming edition.

<h3>1. Harpreet Singh Bhatia</h3>
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Harpreet Singh Bhatia has been a run-bank in the Indian domestic circuit. The 31-year-old has featured in 84 List-A matches and notched up 3023 runs at an average of 45.11. Talking about the shortest format, he has scored 2202 runs in 77 games at a strike rate of 124.54.
Harpreet set the 2022 season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on fire with his spectacular performances. He made seven appearances for Chhattisgarh and scored 516 runs at a strike rate of 94.33. Given the ace batter was in a rich vein of form, Punjab Kings signed him at the IPL 2023 auction.
However, given the composition of the side, the southpaw might not get a game in the coming edition. The Punjab franchise is likely to open with skipper Shikhar Dhawan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jonny-bairstow-to-miss-majority-of-the-hundred-2022-to-manage-workload/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jonny Bairstow</a> and if either of them is available, the think tank could ponder over including Prabhsimran Singh, who has been phenomenal in the domestic arena and has been associated with PBKS since IPL 2019.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/punjab-kings/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Punjab Kings</a> assembled a formidable side at the 2022 mega auction consisting of many match-winners of the T20 circuit. However, under the leadership of Mayank Agarwal, PBKS failed to stitch consecutive wins under their belt and ended the league stage at the sixth position.&nbsp;
After yet another disappointing campaign, the Punjab management made some bold calls and moved past nine of their players including Mayank. To improve the balance of the side, PBKS picked top-drawer players such as Sam Curran and Sikandar Raza at the IPL 2023 auction.
With Trevor Bayliss as Punjab's new head coach, one is likely to witness consistency in team selection going forward. Therefore, a few of their players might not get an opportunity in the entire 2023 season.
<h3>Here are three PBKS players who could be benched throughout the 2023 season</h3>
<h3>3. Mohit Rathee</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673611487087_Mohit-Rathee.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Mohit Rathee is one of the promising spinners in the Indian domestic circuit. He is known to be quite consistent with his lines and lengths and can also give handy contributions with the bat. Punjab Kings decided to invest in the youngster and signed him at the IPL 2023 auction.&nbsp;
However, it might be difficult for Mohit to break into the Playing XI. PBKS have Indian spinners such as <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/i-am-making-specific-plans-for-mi-there-are-2-3-challenging-batters-pbks-spinner-rahul-chahar/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rahul Chahar</a> and Harpreet Brar in their arsenal. They have fared well in the lucrative T20 tournament in the past and thus, are likely to be Punjab’s first-choice picks for the IPL 2023.
Moreover, Punjab also possess brilliant spin-bowling all-rounders in Liam Livingstone and Raza in their ranks. Given Shikhar Dhawan &amp; co. have such top-quality spin options in the mix, Mohit might not get even a single game.

<h3>2. Shivam Singh</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673611569118_Shivam-Singh.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
Shivam Singh is one of the exciting prospects in the Bihar cricketing circles. The 26-year-old has the ability to take the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and help shift the momentum in the favour of his side. Also, he can provide crucial contributions with the ball.
Punjab Kings liked what they saw in Shivam and acquired his services for the 16th edition of the cash-rich league. The Punjab franchise signed the Kaimur-born at INR 20 lakh. However, it is not certain whether he would be able to break into the playing XI.
PBKS have top-drawer players such as Curran, Raza, and Livingstone at their disposal. Also, they have Indian all-rounders such as Raj Bawa and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/my-aim-will-be-to-put-my-experience-into-play-and-perform-well-to-get-back-into-the-national-team-rishi-dhawan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rishi Dhawan</a>, who have shown their might in the domestic circuit time and again. Therefore, Shivam might not be able to make his IPL debut in the coming edition.

<h3>1. Harpreet Singh Bhatia</h3>
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Harpreet Singh Bhatia has been a run-bank in the Indian domestic circuit. The 31-year-old has featured in 84 List-A matches and notched up 3023 runs at an average of 45.11. Talking about the shortest format, he has scored 2202 runs in 77 games at a strike rate of 124.54.
Harpreet set the 2022 season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy on fire with his spectacular performances. He made seven appearances for Chhattisgarh and scored 516 runs at a strike rate of 94.33. Given the ace batter was in a rich vein of form, Punjab Kings signed him at the IPL 2023 auction.
However, given the composition of the side, the southpaw might not get a game in the coming edition. The Punjab franchise is likely to open with skipper Shikhar Dhawan and <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/jonny-bairstow-to-miss-majority-of-the-hundred-2022-to-manage-workload/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jonny Bairstow</a> and if either of them is available, the think tank could ponder over including Prabhsimran Singh, who has been phenomenal in the domestic arena and has been associated with PBKS since IPL 2019.

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