Punjab Kings, Trevor Bayliss Set To Part Ways Ahead of IPL 2025, Franchise on the Lookout for Indian Coach: Report
The franchise have never won the Indian Premier League (IPL) title and made just one final, in 2014. In IPL 2024, Punjab Kings finished ninth with five wins and nine losses.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025 is set to witness several changes in the coaching staff of multiple teams and in a recent development, it has come to light that Punjab Kings won't be continuing with Trevor Bayliss as their new head coach. The Australian was appointed in 2022 and under his two-year stint, the team has not been able to make it to the playoffs, finishing eighth and ninth respectively in 2023 and 2024 respectively. Rahul Dravid Likely to Return As Head Coach of Rajasthan Royals; VVS Laxman to Join Lucknow Super Giants Coaching Staff: Report.
According to a report in Cricbuzz, Bayliss' contract, which finished this year, is unlikely to be renewed by Punjab Kings. The 61-year-old thus could be on his way out with the franchise looking for a revamp before the upcoming mega auction and the new season next year. Punjab Kings have been among the teams in the IPL to have never won the title, having made just one final in 2014. The franchise have had a number of quality players in their ranks but failed to live upto expectations. Punjab Kings, the report adds, might be on the lookout for an Indian coach for the next season. However, it is to be noted that there has been no concrete decision made on Bayliss' future. Ashish Nehra, Vikram Solanki Set to Leave Gujarat Titans Ahead of IPL 2024, Yuvraj Singh Likely to be Next GT Head Coach: Report.
The demand for Indian coaches in the IPL is on the rise, especially after the success achieved by them in recent years. Ashish Nehra coached the Gujarat Titans in their debut season, leading them to the IPL title in 2022. In 2024, the duo of Chandrakant Pandit and Gautam Gambhir worked wonders for Kolkata Knight Riders in their successful campaign. Rahul Dravid, whose stint as Indian cricket team's head coach came to an end with the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, is also on the radar of several teams.
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