Punjab Kings prepare for IPL 2025 mega auction with new coach Ricky Ponting

The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are preparing for the IPL 2025 mega auction with a new head coach, Ricky Ponting. They have retained only two players, Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, and have the largest auction budget of 110.5 crore. This marks a significant shift for PBKS, which has struggled in recent seasons, finishing ninth in 2024. The team aims to rebuild and acquire a marquee player to lead them, addressing past performance issues. Despite being a founding team, PBKS has yet to win an IPL title. Their best finish was in 2014, and they hope the upcoming auction will help them create a more competitive squad.