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Sanjay Bangar And Trevor Bayliss Leave Punjab Kings Ahead Of IPL 2025

Sanjay Bangar and Trevor Bayliss have parted ways from Punjab Kings as per reports (X.com/PBKSupdates)Sanjay Bangar and Trevor Bayliss have parted ways from Punjab Kings as per reports (X.com/PBKSupdates)

In latest reports, it has been understood that Punjab Kings have parted ways with their head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar. According to ESPN, with development on the franchises mind; this decision comes with the aim to re-vamp their coaching staff.

Australian legend and ex-DC head coach, Ricky Ponting, was appointed as the new head coach for PBKS ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 edition.

Ricky Ponting Becomes PBKS Head Coach


Bayliss-Bangar Era Comes To an End

The Bayliss-Bangar era of Kings came to an end after a tough season. Bayliss replaced the head coach after IPL 2022, while Bangar joined the franchise in December 2023. Yet again, they failed to make improvements, ending up eighth in 2023 and ninth the previous season in a continued struggle to seal that elusive title.

Bangar's association with Kings started in 2014, when he was head coach until 2016, after which he became assistant coach for India. Thereafter, he was batting consultant for the Royal Challengers Bangalore before he became head coach. Again, in December 2023, he returned to Kings but could not alter the team's fortunes.

Bayliss replaced Anil Kumble, who headed the franchise from 2020 to 2022. Kings have frequently changed coaches over the past decade in a bid to find a successful formula.

David Warner Likely To Join PBKS

In a noteworthy turn of events ahead of IPL 2025, reports suggest that Delhi Capitals' opener David Warner may be on the move to Punjab Kings, potentially reuniting with Ricky Ponting.

According to SportsTiger, Warner has fallen out of favor in Delhi and is keen to team up with Ponting once again. Recently, Punjab Kings appointed Ponting as their new head coach, marking a new chapter after his seven-year tenure with Delhi Capitals.