James Hopes and Brad Haddin have reportedly stepped down from their respective roles after working alongside Ponting at PBKS. The franchise will now have to rebuild parts of its coaching staff, with Ponting set to play a key role in deciding the replacements before the auction.
PBKS began their campaign with a three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on March 31 before defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in their next game. They then beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets and followed it with a 54-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants.
Punjab Kings went through a difficult stretch in May, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 33 runs, Delhi Capitals by 37 runs and Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. They also lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 8 wickets on May 17.
Ricky Ponting's Punjab Kings suffer double blow as James Hopes and Brad Haddin
Punjab Kings will now have to find replacements for both James Hopes and Brad Haddin. Hopes worked as the franchise's fast-bowling coach, while Haddin was responsible for the fielding department.
Hopes had a close association with Ponting and joined Punjab Kings after previously working with him at Delhi Capitals. Haddin, meanwhile, was already part of the setup before Ponting's arrival, having been appointed during Trevor Bayliss' tenure.
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PBKS also look for Sairaj Bahutule's replacement
Bahutule left PBKS after IPL 2026 to join Gautam Gambhir's coaching staff with the Indian team as its spin-bowling coach. He had joined Punjab Kings ahead of IPL 2026 after replacing Sunil Joshi, who moved into a spin-bowling role at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
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