Punjab Kings have signed Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the 2025 IPL season due to a fractured finger. Owen, a 23-year-old Tasmanian, joins PBKS for Rs 3 crore, bringing his aggressive batting style and seam-bowling abilities to the team.
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