Punjab Kings have parted ways with batting consultant Wasim Jaffer ahead of the IPL 2024. Sanjay Bangar, appointed as the cricket director for the team, will now take on the additional role of batting coach. Bangar, who previously worked with RCB and served as India’s batting coach, will now guide Punjab Kings’ batting unit.
Despite Jaffer’s stint as batting consultant last season, Punjab Kings failed to qualify for the IPL 2023 playoffs. The team, known for underperforming in the IPL despite their solitary final appearance in 2014, had a disappointing campaign last year.
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Despite a promising start to the season, winning only six out of 14 matches left them short of making it to the playoffs. A crucial defeat against the Rajasthan Royals dashed their hopes of advancing further.
Looking ahead to IPL 2024, Punjab Kings have made significant changes. They acquired eight players in the recent IPL auction, with Indian pacer Harshal Patel being their highest-priced acquisition at Rs. 11.75 crore.
South African batter Rilee Rossouw, secured for Rs. 8 crore after a bidding war with Delhi Capitals, and England all-rounder Chris Woakes, bought for Rs. 4.20 crore, are among the notable additions to the team’s roster, along with several domestic talents.
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