‘We are not sure who opens but’: Punjab Kings coach ahead of IPL 2025 opener vs Gujarat Titans | Cricket News

Punjab Kings’ captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting throughout a coaching session. (PTI Photo)

As the Punjab Kings gear up for his or her Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener in opposition to Gujarat Titans on Tuesday on the Narendra Modi Stadium, uncertainty looms over the group’s opening mixture.
Despite an intense preparation camp and a powerful squad below the management of Shreyas Iyer, assistant coach Brad Haddin admitted that the franchise continues to be evaluating its choices for the opening pair.
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Speaking at a pre-match press convention, Haddin acknowledged the problem of finalising the best opening mixture.
“We are not sure who opens yet. We have got guys like Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis who have done it well in the past as well. So we have to make sure that we get the right combination,” Haddin said, leaving followers guessing as to who will stroll out to face the formidable tempo assault of Gujarat Titans led by Kagiso Rabada and Mohammad Siraj.

Despite the uncertainty, Haddin remained optimistic concerning the group’s general preparation and readiness for the season.
“I think the key focus for us since we’ve got here is to get our players ready for the season. We had a good camp in Dharamsala, where we got to know a lot of our Indian players, and we’re very excited about the talent we have. They’re very athletic, they’re going to be a brave, brave cricket team,” he stated.
With Ricky Ponting as head coach and Iyer on the helm, Punjab Kings have positioned a powerful emphasis on constructing a cohesive and dynamic unit. Haddin famous that the group possesses the flexibleness to adapt to varied match conditions, because of a flexible lineup.
“We want to make sure that they play brave cricket and as per the situation in front of them. This is a new group. We have players in every position we needed who can adapt to play in different roles. I think we’ve got experience right through,” he added.

Haddin additionally praised the management of captain Shreyas Iyer, crediting him for fostering a tradition of unity and dedication throughout the group.
“I think the culture is driven from our leaders. We have a very driven captain in Shreyas Iyer who has had a lot of success in this format of the game. He has brought everyone together. The staff is on the same page as the players. We are a really tight group, but it’s been led by the standards and the habits that the captain sets,” Haddin stated.