Punjab Kings (PBKS) have made significant changes to their support staff, indicating a desire to revamp the team ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. With the IPL 2025 auction approaching, franchises are strategizing for the big day. PBKS may surprise everyone with their retention and selection choices as they head into the auction with a fresh mindset. This could mark the beginning of a powerful new chapter for the team in IPL 2025.
PBKS coaches & Support Staff for IPL 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS) first secured Ricky Ponting as their head coach, who then selected James Hopes as assistant coach for the IPL 2025 season. Hopes, who was part of the PBKS squad in the inaugural 2008 IPL season, now returns to the team in a coaching role.
Ponting has also opted to retain Brad Haddin, who has served as PBKS’s assistant coach for the past three years. Initially brought in by Trevor Bayliss, Haddin has previously worked alongside Ponting at SunRisers Hyderabad and will continue in his role as batting and wicketkeeping coach.
Additionally, Ponting has chosen to keep Sunil Joshi, a former Indian spinner and chief selector, as the team’s spin bowling coach, a role he has held for several seasons.
| Name | Role |
| Ricky Ponting | Head Coach |
| Brad Haddin | Assistant Coach |
| James Hopes | Bowling coach |
| Adrian le Roux | S&C coach |
| Andrew Leipus | Physio |
| Sunil Joshi | Spin-bowling coach |
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PBKS Head coaches over the years
| Year | 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 | Ricky Ponting | (To Be Announced) |
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