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PBKS Swaps Coaches Again: Ricky Ponting Takes Over

Another Coaching Change for PBKS: Can Ponting Break the Curse?

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PBKS Swaps Coaches Again: Ricky Ponting Takes Over

PBKS Gets a New Coach: Ricky Ponting

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) have done it again! They’ve swapped coaches, and this time, they’ve brought in the legendary Ricky Ponting. It’s the team’s sixth coaching change in the last seven seasons, which is a pretty dizzying spin.

Ponting’s Coaching Journey

Ponting is no stranger to the IPL. He’s coached the Delhi Capitals for seven seasons, guiding them to the final in 2020. He’s also played for the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Mumbai Indians, so he’s got plenty of experience in the league.

PBKS Coaches Over the Years

Year(s) Head Coach IPL Result
2008-2010 Tom Moody Semi-finalist (2008), 5th (2009), Last (2010)
2011 Michael Bevan 5th Place
2012 Adam Gilchrist 6th Place
2013 Darren Lehmann 6th Place
2014-2016 Sanjay Bangar Runners-up (2014), 8th (2015), 8th (2016)
2017 Virender Sehwag 5th Place
2018 Brad Hodge 7th Place
2019 Mike Hesson 6th Place
2020-2022 Anil Kumble 6th Place (2020, 2021, 2022)
2023-2024 Trevor Bayliss 8th Place (2023), 9th Place (2024)
2025-2028 Ricky Ponting NA

Can Ponting Break the Curse?

PBKS has been a bit of a rollercoaster team. They’ve had some great moments, but they’ve also struggled for consistency. Can Ponting be the one to finally turn things around? It’s a big challenge, but he’s certainly got the credentials.

What’s Next for PBKS?

Ponting’s first task will be to figure out who to retain for the next season. He’ll also need to find a new captain to replace Shikhar Dhawan, who has retired. It’s going to be a busy time for Ponting, but he’s up to the task.

Will PBKS Finally Make the Playoffs?

PBKS hasn’t made the playoffs since 2014. It’s been a long drought, and fans are starting to get impatient. Can Ponting be the coach to finally lead them back to the postseason? Only time will tell.

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