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Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer. (Pic credit – X)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Punjab Kings, one of the founding franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL), continue their quest for a maiden title since their debut in 2008. Punjab have consistently struggled to find success in the league, only reaching the final once (in 2014) in their 17 attempts so far.
Last season was yet another disappointment as they finished ninth, just ahead of Mumbai Indians. However, the franchise has made significant changes in a bid to finally claim the coveted trophy.
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New captain, new beginning<\/span>
The most notable change comes in the form of a new leader at the helm \u2014 Shreyas Iyer. Acquired for a staggering Rs 26.75 crore, Iyer takes over the captaincy after an impressive title-winning stint with Kolkata Knight Riders last season. His leadership qualities and proven record as a middle-order rock make him the ideal choice to spearhead Punjab\u2019s campaign. Iyer\u2019s presence in the batting lineup adds stability, while his ability to anchor and accelerate will be crucial for the team. They have also brought in Ricky Ponting as their new head coach.
Punjab Kings have chosen to hit the reset button by retaining only two players from the previous season \u2014 dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh and dependable all-rounder Shashank Singh. The franchise has assembled a balanced squad, blending explosive batting firepower with potent bowling resources. <\/p>\n

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Glenn Maxwell<\/a>, brought back to Punjab after stints with other franchises, will add firepower to the middle order, while Josh Inglis, the Australian wicketkeeper-batter, will provide flexibility in the batting unit.
In the bowling department, Punjab boast one of the most well-rounded attacks in the league. Indian speedster Arshdeep Singh will lead the pace battery, joined by the express pace of Lockie Ferguson and the versatile Marco Jansen. The spin department is equally formidable, with veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar offering control and wicket-taking ability. All-rounders like Marcus Stoinis and Azmatullah Omarzai<\/a> further strengthen the lineup, providing depth in both batting and bowling.
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