Aussie Duo Brad Haddin and James Hopes Say Goodbye to Punjab Kings After Taking up Coaching Roles Back Home
Brad Haddin and James Hopes reportedly resigned, and Ricky Ponting will help Punjab Kings identify new hires as the franchise prepares for a major overhaul.
- On Thursday, Punjab Kings bowling coach James Hopes and fielding coach Brad Haddin reportedly resigned from their respective positions, creating vacancies ahead of the Indian Premier League 2027 season.
- Both Hopes and Haddin departed to accept new roles within the Big Bash League, bringing Punjab Kings' total loss of 2026 support staff to three after Sairaj Bahutule joined the Indian men's team.
- Brad Haddin initially joined Punjab Kings in 2022 under Trevor Bayliss, while James Hopes arrived in 2025 alongside head coach Ricky Ponting after their tenure with the Delhi Capitals.
- Head coach Ricky Ponting now faces the task of recruiting three new support staff members to fill these vacancies before the upcoming Indian Premier League season.
- After finishing fifth in the 2026 season and missing the playoffs, Punjab Kings has secured Shreyas Iyer to revitalize the squad for the 2027 Indian Premier League campaign.
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James Hopes, Brad Haddin leave Punjab Kings support staff - The Tribune
James Hopes and Brad Haddin have stepped down from their respective roles as fast-bowling coach and fielding coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), according to Cricinfo.
Brad Haddin and James Hopes Depart Punjab Kings Coaching Ahead of IPL 2027: Report | 🏏 LatestLY
Former Australian cricket stars Brad Haddin and James Hopes have resigned from their coaching roles with the Punjab Kings, a significant shake-up for the franchise ahead of the IPL 2027 season. Haddin, 48, the former fielding coach, is now Head Coach of New South Wales. Hopes, 47, the former fast-bowling coach, leads Queensland and Brisbane Heat. 🏏 Brad Haddin and James Hopes Depart Punjab Kings Coaching Ahead of IPL 2027: Report.
Punjab Kings' coaching staff to undergo major changes? Haddin-Hopes resign ahead of IPL 2027
According to reports, IPL (Indian Premier League) franchise Punjab Kings is all set to undergo major changes in their coaching staff as the likes of Brad Haddin and James Hopes have reportedly resigned from their posts.
The departures of Hayden and Hopes, along with the departure of Sairaj Bahutule, are significant changes for Punjab Kings. All eyes will be on which players Ponting includes in his new coaching team and whether the franchise can fill these gaps before the auction.
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