Punjab Kings Sack Sanjay Bangar and Trevor Bayliss Ahead of IPL 2025 

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In a significant shake-up, the Punjab Kings have parted ways with head coach Trevor Bayliss and head of cricket development Sanjay Bangar. This decision comes as part of a complete staff overhaul ahead of IPL 2025, following the recent appointment of Ricky Ponting as the new head coach.

Punjab Kings Struggles Under Trevor Bayliss

Trevor Bayliss has faced challenges during his tenure. Over two seasons with the Punjab Kings, he failed to guide the team to the playoffs. In 2023, the team finished in 8th place, and in 2024, they dropped to 9th. This disappointing performance has prompted the franchise to rethink their approach, especially since they have not won an IPL trophy in 17 years.

The decision to remove Bayliss and Bangar was made during a recent board meeting. Bangar’s dismissal is particularly surprising, as he joined the team as head of cricket development only last December. He previously served as the head coach of the Punjab Kings in 2014 before moving to the Indian national team setup.

Captaincy Changes Ahead

Adding to the team’s changes, captain Shikhar Dhawan has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. This leaves the franchise in search of a new leader for the upcoming season. In 2024, Sam Curran stepped in as a stand-in captain when Dhawan was sidelined by injuries. However, Punjab Kings may prefer to appoint an Indian player to lead the team in 2025.

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