The Punjab Kings had a hot and cold season in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League (IPL)</strong></a>. They entered the mega IPL auction for the season with the biggest purse and formed a decent squad that seemed will at least make it to the playoffs, if not go all the way. They made a fabulous team which was rated very highly by the experts. However, the team led by Mayank Agarwal was not able to convert its potential into performance.

The franchise showed faith in Mayank, but the season was not so pleasing for the Karnataka cricketer. Some players had a decent season whereas it turned out to be a disaster for a few others. PBKS were in a good position in the middle of the season, but somehow they lost their way in the second half.

From the last four seasons, the Mohali-based franchise is finishing at number six in the points table. The franchise will not want to repeat the same mistake in the next season and would be eager to make a solid comeback. Some players deserved better opportunities in the season.

Here are 3 Players whom PBKS underutilised:

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-621423" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpg" alt="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621423" class="wp-caption-text">Bhanuka Rajapaksa. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Sri Lankan batter was very impressive in the games he got to play for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/its-going-to-be-learning-experience-for-him-jonny-bairstow-on-ben-stokes-taking-up-englands-test-captaincy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jonny Bairstow</strong></a> was not available for Punjab in the first few games of the season, so they chose Rajapaksa as his substitute. He was sent to bat at number three and he loved that position. He started the season with so much confidence.

The southpaw scored 43 off just 22 balls in PBKS’ first game of the season and 31 off just nine balls in the second. But after Bairstow&#8217;s arrival, they dropped Bhanuka from the playing 11. However, after a few games, the management realized that they should bring him back into the playing XI.

The wicket-keeper played nine games for Punjab Kings this season scoring 206 runs, at a strike rate of 159.69. He scored 42 off 32 against CSK, and 40 off 28 against GT, but the 43 runs knock off 22 balls against RCB was his best performance in the tournament. Things could have been different if Bhanuka Rajapaksa had got a few more chances.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-627924" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Odean-Smith-2.jpg" alt="Odean Smith" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627924" class="wp-caption-text">Odean Smith. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The Caribbean islands have so many T20 stars and Odean Smith is one of them. The all-rounder was picked by Punjab Kings after some of his impressive performances in the T20Is against India, just a few days before the auction event. He is a medium pace bowler who can contribute with the bat as well.

Odean Smith performed well in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cpl-2022-barbados-royals-appoint-trevor-penney-as-head-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Caribbean Premier League</strong></a> which helped him to make a name for himself. He played a few games for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2022, but the franchise could have thought of giving him more chances to bring the best out of him. He executed his plans fairly well in the games he got a chance to play.

The 25-year-old played six games in IPL 2022 where he scored 51 runs which included five big sixes. He picked six wickets with the ball as well including a brilliant four-wicket haul against the mighty Mumbai Indians. The player is a great T20 package to have in the squad.

<img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-648343" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Harpreet-Brar.jpg" alt="Harpreet Brar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-648343" class="wp-caption-text">Harpreet Brar. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption>

The spin-bowling all-rounder from Punjab has had a few good outings in the Indian Premier League. He has been with PBKS since 2019, and the management was able to pick him up at the mega auction for 2022 as well for INR 3.8 crore.

Brar played just five games for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 and did not get many chances with the bat. He picked four wickets with the ball which included a good 3/26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He could have played a few more games as he has the potential to contribute in all three aspects of the game.

Brar provided some crucial breakthroughs when the team needed them and also won the &#8220;Player of the Match&#8221; award in one of the games, for his brilliant bowling performance. He has been a part of IPL for four seasons now, but never got a long run in the playing 11. Hopefully, we will see him play consistently in the coming IPL season.

<p>The Punjab Kings had a hot and cold season in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League (IPL)</strong></a>. They entered the mega IPL auction for the season with the biggest purse and formed a decent squad that seemed will at least make it to the playoffs, if not go all the way. They made a fabulous team which was rated very highly by the experts. However, the team led by Mayank Agarwal was not able to convert its potential into performance.</p>
<p>The franchise showed faith in Mayank, but the season was not so pleasing for the Karnataka cricketer. Some players had a decent season whereas it turned out to be a disaster for a few others. PBKS were in a good position in the middle of the season, but somehow they lost their way in the second half.</p>
<p>From the last four seasons, the Mohali-based franchise is finishing at number six in the points table. The franchise will not want to repeat the same mistake in the next season and would be eager to make a solid comeback. Some players deserved better opportunities in the season.</p>
<h3>Here are 3 Players whom PBKS underutilised:</h3>
<h3>1. Bhanuka Rajapaksa</h3>
<figure id="attachment_621423" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-621423" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-621423" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpg" alt="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621423" class="wp-caption-text">Bhanuka Rajapaksa. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sri Lankan batter was very impressive in the games he got to play for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/its-going-to-be-learning-experience-for-him-jonny-bairstow-on-ben-stokes-taking-up-englands-test-captaincy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jonny Bairstow</strong></a> was not available for Punjab in the first few games of the season, so they chose Rajapaksa as his substitute. He was sent to bat at number three and he loved that position. He started the season with so much confidence.</p>
<p>The southpaw scored 43 off just 22 balls in PBKS’ first game of the season and 31 off just nine balls in the second. But after Bairstow’s arrival, they dropped Bhanuka from the playing 11. However, after a few games, the management realized that they should bring him back into the playing XI.</p>
<p>The wicket-keeper played nine games for Punjab Kings this season scoring 206 runs, at a strike rate of 159.69. He scored 42 off 32 against CSK, and 40 off 28 against GT, but the 43 runs knock off 22 balls against RCB was his best performance in the tournament. Things could have been different if Bhanuka Rajapaksa had got a few more chances.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Odean Smith</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_627924" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627924" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-627924" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Odean-Smith-2.jpg" alt="Odean Smith" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627924" class="wp-caption-text">Odean Smith. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Caribbean islands have so many T20 stars and Odean Smith is one of them. The all-rounder was picked by Punjab Kings after some of his impressive performances in the T20Is against India, just a few days before the auction event. He is a medium pace bowler who can contribute with the bat as well.</p>
<p>Odean Smith performed well in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cpl-2022-barbados-royals-appoint-trevor-penney-as-head-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Caribbean Premier League</strong></a> which helped him to make a name for himself. He played a few games for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2022, but the franchise could have thought of giving him more chances to bring the best out of him. He executed his plans fairly well in the games he got a chance to play.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old played six games in IPL 2022 where he scored 51 runs which included five big sixes. He picked six wickets with the ball as well including a brilliant four-wicket haul against the mighty Mumbai Indians. The player is a great T20 package to have in the squad.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Harpreet Brar</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_648343" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-648343" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img class="size-full wp-image-648343" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Harpreet-Brar.jpg" alt="Harpreet Brar" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img><figcaption id="caption-attachment-648343" class="wp-caption-text">Harpreet Brar. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The spin-bowling all-rounder from Punjab has had a few good outings in the Indian Premier League. He has been with PBKS since 2019, and the management was able to pick him up at the mega auction for 2022 as well for INR 3.8 crore.</p>
<p>Brar played just five games for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 and did not get many chances with the bat. He picked four wickets with the ball which included a good 3/26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He could have played a few more games as he has the potential to contribute in all three aspects of the game.</p>
<p>Brar provided some crucial breakthroughs when the team needed them and also won the “Player of the Match” award in one of the games, for his brilliant bowling performance. He has been a part of IPL for four seasons now, but never got a long run in the playing 11. Hopefully, we will see him play consistently in the coming IPL season.</p>

<p>The Punjab Kings had a hot and cold season in the recently concluded <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/ipl-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Indian Premier League (IPL)</strong></a>. They entered the mega IPL auction for the season with the biggest purse and formed a decent squad that seemed will at least make it to the playoffs, if not go all the way. They made a fabulous team which was rated very highly by the experts. However, the team led by Mayank Agarwal was not able to convert its potential into performance.</p>
<p>The franchise showed faith in Mayank, but the season was not so pleasing for the Karnataka cricketer. Some players had a decent season whereas it turned out to be a disaster for a few others. PBKS were in a good position in the middle of the season, but somehow they lost their way in the second half.</p>
<p>From the last four seasons, the Mohali-based franchise is finishing at number six in the points table. The franchise will not want to repeat the same mistake in the next season and would be eager to make a solid comeback. Some players deserved better opportunities in the season.</p>
<h3>Here are 3 Players whom PBKS underutilised:</h3>
<h3>1. Bhanuka Rajapaksa</h3>
<figure id="attachment_621423" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-621423" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-621423" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Bhanuka-Rajapaksa.jpg" alt="Bhanuka Rajapaksa" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-621423" class="wp-caption-text">Bhanuka Rajapaksa. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Sri Lankan batter was very impressive in the games he got to play for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022. <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/its-going-to-be-learning-experience-for-him-jonny-bairstow-on-ben-stokes-taking-up-englands-test-captaincy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Jonny Bairstow</strong></a> was not available for Punjab in the first few games of the season, so they chose Rajapaksa as his substitute. He was sent to bat at number three and he loved that position. He started the season with so much confidence.</p>
<p>The southpaw scored 43 off just 22 balls in PBKS’ first game of the season and 31 off just nine balls in the second. But after Bairstow&#8217;s arrival, they dropped Bhanuka from the playing 11. However, after a few games, the management realized that they should bring him back into the playing XI.</p>
<p>The wicket-keeper played nine games for Punjab Kings this season scoring 206 runs, at a strike rate of 159.69. He scored 42 off 32 against CSK, and 40 off 28 against GT, but the 43 runs knock off 22 balls against RCB was his best performance in the tournament. Things could have been different if Bhanuka Rajapaksa had got a few more chances.</p>
<h3><strong>2. Odean Smith</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_627924" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-627924" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-627924" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Odean-Smith-2.jpg" alt="Odean Smith" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-627924" class="wp-caption-text">Odean Smith. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The Caribbean islands have so many T20 stars and Odean Smith is one of them. The all-rounder was picked by Punjab Kings after some of his impressive performances in the T20Is against India, just a few days before the auction event. He is a medium pace bowler who can contribute with the bat as well.</p>
<p>Odean Smith performed well in the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cpl-2022-barbados-royals-appoint-trevor-penney-as-head-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Caribbean Premier League</strong></a> which helped him to make a name for himself. He played a few games for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2022, but the franchise could have thought of giving him more chances to bring the best out of him. He executed his plans fairly well in the games he got a chance to play.</p>
<p>The 25-year-old played six games in IPL 2022 where he scored 51 runs which included five big sixes. He picked six wickets with the ball as well including a brilliant four-wicket haul against the mighty Mumbai Indians. The player is a great T20 package to have in the squad.</p>
<h3><strong>3. Harpreet Brar</strong></h3>
<figure id="attachment_648343" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-648343" style="width: 640px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-648343" src="https://crictracker-admin-panel-08032022.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/media/attachments/Harpreet-Brar.jpg" alt="Harpreet Brar" width="640" height="400" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px"><figcaption id="caption-attachment-648343" class="wp-caption-text">Harpreet Brar. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)</figcaption></figure>
<p>The spin-bowling all-rounder from Punjab has had a few good outings in the Indian Premier League. He has been with PBKS since 2019, and the management was able to pick him up at the mega auction for 2022 as well for INR 3.8 crore.</p>
<p>Brar played just five games for Punjab Kings in IPL 2022 and did not get many chances with the bat. He picked four wickets with the ball which included a good 3/26 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He could have played a few more games as he has the potential to contribute in all three aspects of the game.</p>
<p>Brar provided some crucial breakthroughs when the team needed them and also won the &#8220;Player of the Match&#8221; award in one of the games, for his brilliant bowling performance. He has been a part of IPL for four seasons now, but never got a long run in the playing 11. Hopefully, we will see him play consistently in the coming IPL season.</p>

PBKS should've given more opportunities to these players.

IPL 2022: 3 Players who were underutilized by Punjab Kings

IPL 2022 - Here we bring you three players who were under utilised by Punjab Kings during the recent edition of IPL