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Punjab Kings (PBKS) have always been a team full of promise, but their journey for an IPL trophy has been elusive so far. Heading into IPL 2025, PBKS is all set for a fresh start.
With Ricky Ponting at the helm as the Head Coach, the franchise is bringing in the tactical brilliance and winning mindset of one of cricket’s greatest minds. Backed by an Australia-heavy coaching setup and top-class support staff, PBKS fans have every reason to be excited this season.
Let’s take a closer look at PBKS’ coaching and support staff for IPL 2025 and their history and evolution.
PBKS Coaching Staff 2025
Head Coach: Ricky Ponting
One of the most successful captains in cricket history, Ricky Ponting is now leading PBKS as the head coach. Known for his aggressive strategies and no-nonsense approach, Ponting brings immense experience to the side. He’s already coached other IPL teams like Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals where he has seen decent success, and PBKS will hope the Aussie veteran’s magic rubs off on them as they look to bring home their first IPL trophy.
Assistant Coaches
Role
Name
Batting Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Brad Haddin select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Bowling Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table James Hopes
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Spin Bowling Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sunil Joshi
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Support Staff Role
Name
Strength & Conditioning Coachselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Adrian Le Roux
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Physiotherapy Consultantselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Andrew Leipus
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Assistant Physiotherapistselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Abhijit Kar
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Analystselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Saurabh Walkar
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Side Arm Throwers select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Prince Kumar, Durjay Bera, Vishwajeet Singh
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Team Masseurselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Naresh Kumar
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Assistant Masseur select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Arun Kumar
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sports Yoga Teacherselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Manoj Kumarselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table
Evolution of Coaching Staff Over the Years PBKS has seen several notable names as head coaches over the years. Here’s a quick look at the coaching timeline:
Year
Head Coach
2008-2010select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Tom Moody
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2011select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Michael Bevan
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2012select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Adam Gilchrist
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2013select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Darren Lehmann
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2014-2016select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Sanjay Bangar
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2017select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Virender Sehwag
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2018select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Brad Hodge
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2019select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Mike Hesson
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2020-2022select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Anil Kumble
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2023-2024select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Trevor Bayliss
select insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table 2025-Presentselect insert above insert below insert right insert left del row del col del table Ricky Ponting
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Achievements Under Current Coaching Staff Ricky Ponting’s experience as a coach in the IPL brings a winning mindset and high expectations.
Brad Haddin and James Hopes provide a lot of tactical knowledge and experience in batting and bowling departments.
Sunil Joshi as the spin bowling coach adds the expertise PBKS has long needed for their spin attack.
FAQs: PBKS Coaching Staff
Q.1. Who is the current head coach of PBKS?
Answer: Ricky Ponting is the head coach of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025.
Q.2. How long has Ricky Ponting been with the team?
Answer: He was appointed as the head coach ahead of IPL 2025.
Q.3. Who are the assistant coaches and what are their roles?
Answer: Brad Haddin (Batting Coach), James Hopes (Bowling Coach), Sunil Joshi (Spin Bowling Coach) are the assistant coaches.
Q.4. How has the coaching staff influenced PBKS recently?
Answer: The arrival of Ponting with a revamped coaching team, brings fresh energy and a clear direction to the squad.
Q.5. What are the qualifications of the current coaching staff?
Answer: The PBKS coaching staff includes legends like Ricky Ponting and Brad Haddin who bring with them experience galore.
![Punjab Kings' Coaching Staff 2025 [Source: @iplt20.com]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1734417108373_PBKScoachingstaff2025.jpg?type=mq)
Punjab Kings' Coaching Staff 2025 [Source: @iplt20.com]
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