Reports: Punjab Kings to break ways with Trevor Bayliss and hunt for an Indian coach

With the success of Ashish Nehra in the Gujarat Titans, Gautam Gambhir and Chandrakant Pandit in the Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rahul Dravid with the Indian squad, Punjab Kings are now keen to name an Indian head coach for the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL). According to rumours, the team is fine with Bayliss’ coaching approach, although the Australian hasn’t produced much over the past two seasons.

His recent T20 cricket performance is another cause for concern. His inability to live up to expectations for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sydney Thunder, and most recently Punjab Kings contributed to their desire to part ways.

The franchise was supposed to hold a board meeting to discuss future plans on July 22, but it was cancelled. Sanjay Bangar, who serves as their Director of Cricket Development at the moment, appears to have been mentioned as the potential replacement for head coach.

According to , Bayliss’s two-year deal with Punjab came to an end when the 2024 Indian Premier League concluded, and the administration hasn’t tried to extend it since. They are considering all of their possibilities in addition to Bangar, particularly in light of a potential big auction.

As things stand, Gujarat may possibly break up with Nehra and Solanki, their successful coaching team. Yuvraj Singh, a former cricket player, is rumoured to be in talks with the team, although it remains to be seen if he plays again. The southpaw has since retired and concentrated more on building his business and brand. He has coached players like Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma and has played in a number of competitions for retired cricketers, but he has never mentioned going back to play professionally.

However, Dravid continues to be a significant participant in the market, with numerous teams vying for the services of the former India coach. Furthermore, it won’t be shocking if Mark Boucher leaves the Mumbai Indians after the team places tenth in the 2024 IPL. Following a mass departure to the national team, the defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders are also searching for a variety of roles.