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Punjab Kings Launch IPL 2026 Quest with Abu Dhabi Pre-Season Camp

The Punjab Kings have commenced their IPL 2026 preparations with a training camp at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This camp follows a previous session in Udaipur and aims to enhance fitness, match practice, and team cohesion. The team, led by Shreyas Iyer, is motivated after finishing as runners-up in the 2025 season, losing a close final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Key performers from last season like Shreyas Iyer, Prabhsimran Singh, and Arshdeep Singh are part of the extensive squad looking to clinch their first IPL title.

Key Points: PBKS Start IPL 2026 Prep with Abu Dhabi Training Camp

  • Abu Dhabi training camp from Feb 8-14
  • Focus on fitness and team bonding
  • Building on 2025 runner-up finish
  • Full 2026 squad announced
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Punjab Kings begin IPL 2026 pre-season camp in Abu Dhabi

Punjab Kings begin pre-season camp in Abu Dhabi with key players, building on last season's runner-up finish. Full squad details inside.

"The camp builds on the momentum from the team's successful camp in Udaipur - PBKS Release"

Abu Dhabi, February 9

Punjab Kings have kicked off their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League season with a training camp in Abu Dhabi from February 8 to 14 at the Sheikh Zayed stadium, according to a PBKS release.

The camp is attended by key players, including Yuzvendra Chahal, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Harpreet Brar, Pyla Avinash, Vishal Nishad, Priyansh Arya, Pravin Dubey, and Yash Thakur, with a focus on fitness, match practice and team bonding ahead of the upcoming season.

The ongoing camp builds on the momentum from the team's successful camp in Udaipur from January 16 to 20, which was also attended by both young and senior players, to ensure the squad settles well and gels together in the pre-season.

The Shreyas Iyer-led side finished as runners-up in 2025 and will be looking to win the elusive IPL trophy in the 19th edition.

Punjab Kings finished as runners-up in the last IPL season after losing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, as RCB won the match by six runs and lifted their maiden IPL title.

During the league-stage, the Kings finished at the top of the table with 19 points in 14 matches. Captain Shreyas Iyer finished the season with 604 runs. Prabhsimran Singh was the second-highest run-scorer for the team with 549 runs. Priyansh Arya was the next in the list with 475 runs.

Arshdeep Singh was the highest wicket-taker for Punjab with 21 wickets. He was fifth on the list of the most wicket-takers for the 2025 season.

PBKS Full IPL 2026 squad: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Shashank Singh, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Singh Pannu, Harpreet Brar, Lockie Ferguson, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Mitch Owen, Musheer Khan, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Vishnu Vinod, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Pravin Dubey.

- ANI

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Priya S
Exciting squad! Good mix of youth and experience. Shreyas Iyer leading from the front with 604 runs last season was phenomenal. But I'm a bit worried about the middle order consistency. Hope the camp addresses that.
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Vikram M
All the best to the Kings! Abu Dhabi camp is a smart move. The weather is perfect for intensive training. Just hoping the management gives chances to our young Indian talents like Musheer Khan and Priyansh Arya.
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Sarah B
As a neutral fan, PBKS was fantastic to watch last year. That final was heartbreaking. The focus on fitness in the UAE heat will be brutal but worth it. Arshdeep Singh with 21 wickets was a star!
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the team is spending too much time and money on overseas camps. We have excellent facilities in India, in Dharamshala itself. The funds could be better used for grassroots cricket in Punjab.
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Kavya N
Yuzi Chahal in the squad! 🥳 That's a game-changer. His experience will be crucial. Team looks balanced on paper. Let's hope for no injuries and a trophy this time. The wait has been too long!

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