New Chandigarh, March 30 -- Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season opener against the Gujarat Titans (GT), the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting said that the team has to start all over again after a memorable runners-up finish last year and highlighted the depth and natural growth within the squad since the past season.

PBKS are set to kick off their IPL 2026 campaign against the 2022 champions GT at their home ground, New International Stadium, New Chandigarh, on March 31. Speaking about the campaign opener, Ponting expressed confidence in a stronger, more evolved squad heading into the new season.

Ponting emphasised that while last season's top-of-the-table finish was encouraging, the team is approaching the ...