IPL 2023: Brad Haddin joins Punjab Kings as their new assistant coach

Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin has joined Punjab Kings as their new assistant coach for the upcoming IPL 2023 edition. Haddin's joining was already on the cards after the franchise appointed Trevor Bayliss as their new head coach last month. The World Cup-winning Australian coach replaced Indian legend Anil Kumble, who struggled for results last season.

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Punjab Kings, under the leadership of Kumble and captain Mayank Agarwal, finished the IPL 2022 season in the sixth position with just seven wins from 14 games. The franchise decided not to renew Kumble's contract alongside assistant coach Jonty Rhodes and bowling coach Damien Wright. An IPL source has confirmed Haddin's appointment and also revealed that the rest of the support staff will be announced soon.

"Haddin has been appointed as an assistant coach. The rest of the support staff will be appointed soon," an IPL source said according to NDTV.

Haddin retired from international cricket in 2015 during the Ashes series in England. He was appointed as Australia's fielding coach in 2018 and was also part of Sunrisers Hyderabad's coaching setup in 2019-20. 

Bayliss guided Kolkata Knight Riders to IPL victories in 2012 and 2014. Moreover, he has also coached Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2020 and 2021 seasons. Bayliss, upon his appointment, also stated that he will target the silverware with Punjab Kings during the IPL 2023 season.

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"I'm honored to be given the Head Coach's role with the Punjab Kings. A foundation franchise with an appetite for success. I look forward to working with a talented squad of players determined to compete for silverware."

Bayliss said in an official statement last month

Punjab Kings retained only Mayank Agarwal and Arshdeep Singh ahead of the mega auction for the IPL 2022. They struggled to win any back-to-back games last season as they failed to qualify for the playoffs in three consecutive seasons.