IPL 2023 – Anil Kumble PBKS Break-UP? Punjab Kings are all set to part ways with current coach Anil Kumble after his contract ends in September. Kumble has been with the franchise for the past three seasons but the franchise have failed to make it to the playoffs. Among the list of potential candidates are former England captain Eoin Morgan and World Cup-winning coach Trevor Bayliss. Follow IPL 2022 LIVE Updates on Insidesport.IN
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IPL 2023: Punjab Kings all set to PART WAYS with Anil Kumble, reportedly interested in Eoin Morgan & Trevor Baylis, Follow LIVE Updates
As per a Cricbuzz report, Punjab Kings are on the lookout for a new coach ahead of the IPL 2023 season. Punjab have not made it to the playoffs since 2014 and finished outside the playoff places once again last year. Current head coach Anil Kumble’s contract expires in September and the franchise is not expected to renew his three-year deal.
Anil Kumble record as Punjab Kings head coach
| Years | Wins | Losses | NR | Total | Win % |
| 2020 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 42.85% |
| 2021 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 42.85% |
| 2022 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 50.00% |
PBKS have already begun its search for its new coach with more than six months left for IPL 2023. The franchise are reportedly are in talks with Eoin Morgan, Trevor Bayliss and one former India coach. It is believed that one of the trio will get the posting and a decision on the same in a week’s time.
IPL 2023: Punjab Kings all set to PART WAYS with Anil Kumble, reportedly interested in Eoin Morgan & Trevor Baylis, Follow LIVE Updates
Morgan recently announced his retirement from international cricket after a glittering career. The Irish-born left-hander led a white ball revolution in England, which culminated in their 2019 World Cup win. Morgan was also the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021 when they reached the final.
Trevor Bayliss has previous experience coaching in the IPL, having worked with the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. During his time with KKR, the Kolkata-based franchise won two titles under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership. He was also the coach when England won the World Cup in 2019.
