Trevor Bayliss will take over as Punjab Kings’ head coach in IPL 2023, the group introduced on Friday. When the Eoin Morgan-led group received the 2019 World Cup at dwelling, Bayliss was the England head coach.
Having received the 2019 World Cup with England, two IPL championships, and a Huge Bash League (BBL) championship with the Sydney Sixers, Bayliss will carry his expertise to the desk.
Within the IPL in addition to globally, Bayliss has a very good profession. He was the pinnacle coach of Kolkata Knight Riders once they received the IPL in 2012 and 2014, in addition to the pinnacle coach of England once they received the 2019 ODI World Cup. Bayliss most just lately served as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s head coach for the 2020 and 2021 cricket seasons.
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Here is wishing a really heat welcome to our new Head Coach, Trevor Bayliss. 😍
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— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 16, 2022
Regardless of being a member of the IPL since its inception, Kings has solely twice reached the playoffs (as Kings XI Punjab). The primary time was throughout the first season, 2008 once they superior to the semifinals. The second time was in 2014 once they misplaced to Knight Riders for second place. In every of the earlier 4 seasons, they’ve are available in sixth place.
I’m honored to be given the Head Coach’s function: Trevor Bayliss
Anil Kumble, a legendary participant for India, was changed by Bayliss after the group selected to not renew his three-year contract as a result of he did not advance to the playoffs throughout that point.
“I’m honored to be given the Head Coach’s function with the Punjab Kings. A basis franchise with an urge for food for fulfillment. I look ahead to working with a gifted squad of gamers decided to compete for silverware,” stated Bayliss in a press release issued by Punjab Kings.
In every of the earlier 4 IPL seasons, Punjab Kings have completed sixth. Mayank Agarwal changed KL Rahul as captain for this yr’s competitors, nonetheless his batting efficiency fell in need of expectations.
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