IPL 2025: Punjab Kings' Assistant Coach Brad Haddin on Playing Fearless Cricket Ahead of Opener vs GT
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Synopsis
As Punjab Kings prepare for their IPL 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans, Assistant Coach Brad Haddin emphasizes the focus on fearless cricket. With a blend of youth and experience, the team aims to start the season strong under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the strategic guidance of Ricky Ponting.
Key Takeaways
- Punjab Kings ready to kick off IPL 2025 against Gujarat Titans.
- Assistant Coach Brad Haddin emphasizes playing fearless cricket.
- Team's preparations included a successful camp in Dharamsala.
- Leadership of Shreyas Iyer unites the team.
- Management focused on player expression and adaptability.
New Delhi, March 24 (NationPress) The Punjab Kings are prepared to launch their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 journey with their opening match against the Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium on March 25. Anticipation is high among fans as they look forward to an exciting season.
With Ricky Ponting at the helm and Shreyas Iyer leading the charge, the Punjab Kings aim to make a significant impact this season. In a pre-match press conference, Assistant Coach Brad Haddin shared insights into the team's preparations.
As the match day approaches, players are getting ready to showcase a memorable performance and start the season on a victorious note. "Our main focus since our arrival has been to ensure our players are prepared for the season. We had a productive camp in Dharamsala, where we connected with many of our Indian players, and we are thrilled about the talent in our squad. They are athletic, and we’re looking forward to a fearless cricket team," said Haddin.
With Kagiso Rabada and Mohammad Siraj spearheading the Titans' pace attack, Haddin was queried about the Kings' opening lineup. Keeping his cards close to his chest, the former Australian keeper remarked, "We haven't finalized our opening pair yet. We have players like Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis who have performed well in that role before, so we need to find the right combination."
With a blend of young talent and experienced stars in the squad, Haddin refrained from disclosing the team combination but emphasized the management's commitment to allowing players to express themselves.
"We aim to ensure they play fearless cricket according to the situation at hand. This is a new group. We have players in every position capable of adapting to various roles. I believe we have experience throughout the team," Haddin stated.
The assistant coach further commended the team’s camaraderie, attributing it to captain Shreyas Iyer. "The culture is shaped by our leaders. Shreyas Iyer is a highly motivated captain with significant success in this format. He has unified everyone. The coaching staff is aligned with the players. We are a closely-knit group, led by the standards and habits established by our captain," he concluded.
