All the teams had a busy time during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction as each team filled the entire quota of 25 players ahead of the 19th edition of the cash-rich league. Apart from Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), all other teams signed a maximum of eight foreign players.
In a competition like the IPL, foreign players make a huge difference, as they not only add value to the team with their contributions with bat and ball, but they also give young Indian players a chance to pick their brains and hone their skills, thereby becoming better versions of themselves.
In this article, we will take a look at one overseas player that each team can include in the squad for the entire IPL 2026:
Each team can field one foreign player throughout the season.
Punjab Kings – Lockie Ferguson
lockie ferguson He played just four matches in IPL 2025 before being ruled out of the rest of the season due to injury. The New Zealand fast bowler has had to battle injuries in recent years. While he can prove to be vital for any team when he is fit, when he is not at his best, he can give away a lot of runs.
Punjab Kings are likely to start with Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Ben Dwarshuis and Mitchell Owen as their four overseas players in the line-up. In the seam-bowling department, Xavier Bartlett is also an option, and he can perform quite well with his pace and bounce. Azmatullah Umarzai can also provide an all-round option to the Kings line-up. Therefore, it may be difficult for Ferguson to get games.
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