India, March 24 -- Punjab Kings remain one of the two sides yet to lift an Indian Premier League trophy, alongside Delhi Capitals, and that wait has only added to the pressure over the years. The franchise has often made questionable calls around retention and auctions, reflecting that desperation. However, things began to settle last season with Shreyas Iyer taking over as captain and Ricky Ponting stepping in as head coach. Punjab showed clear signs of progress, putting together a strong campaign to reach the IPL 2025 final, where they eventually fell short against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Iyer-Ponting partnership brought a sense of direction and stability, and the camp will be hoping that the same combination can build on that ...