As Indian Premier League (IPL) teams prepare for the IPL 2025 mega auction, they will not only compile a list of desired players but also consider restructuring their coaching staff to build a strong foundation for the upcoming season.
Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals will need to find new head coaches as their current coaches have departed. Gautam Gambhir will be unavailable as he takes on the role of Team India’s head coach, and Ricky Ponting has been dismissed from his position with the Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals need to make several changes in their management to improve their performance in the IPL. Following Ricky Ponting’s departure, Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly indicated that he might step in as the head coach.
Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals (RR) might see the return of their former coach, Rahul Dravid. Dravid had left the team to train young players at the NCA. After his tenure as the head coach of India and leading the team to a T20 World Cup victory, he is likely to return for the upcoming IPL 2024 season.
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Punjab Kings
According to Cricbuzz reports, Punjab Kings (PBKS) is unlikely to extend the contract of Trevor Bayliss. The franchise is looking for an Indian coach who can better guide the young Indian players. PBKS has several options for the upcoming editions. Some reports suggest that Wasim Jaffer could become the head coach, though there is no confirmed news on that.
