Trevor Bayliss, the head coach, and Sanjay Bangar, the head of cricket development, have parted ways with the team. This decision was recently made by the franchise board, which includes the four co-owners of Punjab Kings, marking another shift in the team's ongoing quest for a winning formula. Punjab Kings sack Trevor Bayliss & Sanjay Bangar Bayliss, who took over as head coach after IPL 2022, is the latest in a line of coaches that Punjab Kings has rotated in recent years. His tenure followed that of former India captain Anil Kumble, who served as head coach from 2020 to 2022. Despite Bayliss' reputation as a World Cup-winning coach with England, Punjab Kings struggled under his leadership, finishing eighth in the 2023 IPL season and dropping to ninth in 2024. Sanjay Bangar, who rejoined the franchise in December 2023, has also departed. Bangar, who had a previous stint with Punjab Kings from 2014 to 2016 as head coach, returned in a development role but failed to make an impact in the short time since his comeback. His first spell with the franchise had been more successful, with Punjab finishing runners-up in 2014, their best-ever performance in IPL history. However, the franchise's inability to find consistency saw Bangar move on after the 2016 season, and he later joined the Indian national team as the assistant coach. His recent return to Punjab Kings was short-lived, as the franchise continues its search for the right leadership combination. Punjab Kings have been among the most volatile franchises in terms of coaching changes, with the team regularly replacing coaches in their bid for IPL success. Following Bangar's first tenure (2014-16), the franchise saw a rapid turnover of coaches, including Virender Sehwag (2017), Brad Hodge (2018), Mike Hesson (2019), and Anil Kumble (2020-22). Despite the revolving door of coaches, Punjab Kings have struggled to find stability and remain the only team in the IPL's history to have participated in every season without winning a title. Ricky Ponting Appointed Punjab Kings' Coach After Parting With Delhi Capitals In a bold move, Punjab Kings have appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as their head coach on a four-year contract, running from 2025 to 2028. Ponting, one of cricket's most successful captains, brings with him a wealth of experience and a no-nonsense approach. With Ricky Ponting at the helm, the franchise is hopeful that this marks the beginning of a new era. As Punjab Kings prepare for the IPL 2025 Auction, fans will be eager to see how Ponting's leadership transforms the team.