Damien Wright joins Punjab Kings as the new Bowling Coach

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Punjab Kings
Punjab Kings (PBKS), formerly Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), is a professional cricket team based in Mohali, Punjab, competing in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jointly owned by Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, and Karan Paul, the team plays home matches at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, with some games held in Dharamsala and Indore.

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The 45-year-old has previously coached the Melbourne Stars and the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League.

Punjab Kings today announced the appointment of Damien Wright as the new bowling coach for the upcoming edition of the IPL. The former cricketer was also head coach of the Bangladesh U-19 cricket team and will help support the Punjab Kings squad under the guidance of Head Coach and Director of Cricket Operations, Anil Kumble.

Damien Wright, Bowling Coach, Punjab Kings said, “I am delighted to come on board as bowling coach for Punjab Kings. The team looks great and there is tremendous potential in this squad and I look forward to working alongside an amazing support staff team this season of the IPL.”

Anil Kumble, Head Coach and Director of Cricket Operations, Punjab Kings said,“ We are pleased to announce that Damien Wright will join us as bowling coach at Punjab Kings. He brings in a great deal of experience and will definitely help strengthen our team. We look forward to working with him this edition of the IPL. “

Anil Kumble, Head Coach and Director of Cricket Operations, Punjab Kings

Photo Credit: Twitter profile photo of @anilkumble1074

Punjab Kings support staff for IPL 2021:

NameDesignation
Anil KumbleDirector of Cricket Operations
Andy FlowerAssistant Coach
Damien WrightBowling Coach
Avinash VaidyaGeneral Manager – Cricket Operations
Wasim JafferBatting Coach
Jonty RhodesFielding Coach
Ashish TuliTeam Analyst
Andrew LeipusPhysio
AdrianLe RouxStrength And Conditioning Coach
Naresh KumarMasseur

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