IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer signs off with Punjab Kings – Wasim Jaffer, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) batting coach has stepped down from his role on Thursday (February 10). The former India opener posted a hilarious meme featuring Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor on his Twitter account. In his true blue indomitable style, Jaffer signed off giving fans hearty laughter – Follow IPL 2022 live updates & IPL Auction LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN
He joined the PBKS squad in 2019 and supervised things with other support staff. Jaffer was roped in as the batting coach by the franchise due to the huge amount of experience playing for India and Ranji cricket. The 43-year-old worked closely with Anil Kumble, director of PBKS, Damien Wright, and Jonty Rhodes, bowling and fielding coaches respectively. The former India opener worked with these stalwarts of the game and strived to make PBKS a strong side.
IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer ends stint with Punjab Kings as batting coach, posts a hilarious meme
Just days ahead of IPL mega auction, Jaffer called it quits by posting a funny meme. In his parting note, he thanked Kumble and PBKS. “Adios, and thank you @PunjabKingsIPL, it’s been a pleasure. Wishing @anilkumble1074 and the team the very best for #IPL2022,” Jaffer tweeted.
Adios, and thank you @PunjabKingsIPL, it's been a pleasure. Wishing @anilkumble1074 and the team very best for #IPL2022 🤗 pic.twitter.com/rDivb0akZp
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) February 10, 2022
Punjab Kings gearing for mega auctions
IPL 2022: Earlier, the PBKS had retained only Mayank Agarwal (12 crores) and Arshdeep Singh (4 crores) ahead of the mega auction. They will enter the mega auction with 72 crores. They let go of KL Rahul, who led the side for two years. It was also reported that the franchise wanted to retain Rahul, but the opening batter wanted to move on.
The PBKS have not yet announced their captain for the IPL 2022. The IPL mega auction will take place on February 12 and 13 in Bengaluru.
IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer ends stint with Punjab Kings as batting coach, posts a hilarious meme
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