Punjab Kings Gear Up for IPL 18 with Dharamshala Training Camp

PBKS kicks off their pre-season training at the HPCA stadium in Dharamshala, preparing for IPL Season 18. Key Indian players and coaches Ricky Ponting, Brad Haddin, and James Hopes are present. The camp leads up to their IPL opener against Gujarat Titans on March 25 at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

As anticipation builds for the upcoming 18th season of the Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have commenced their strategic groundwork with a training camp at Dharamshala's HPCA stadium.

Scheduled from March 12 to March 15, the camp includes pivotal players like Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal, all under the guidance of Head Coach Ricky Ponting, Assistant Coach Brad Haddin, and Fast Bowling Coach James Hopes. The choice of Dharamshala was strategic, as revealed by Ponting, aiming to familiarize the squad with the ground, where they have crucial matches later in the tournament.

Post-Dharamshala, the training shifts to Mullanpur with Captain Shreyas Iyer and Arshdeep Singh joining. The squad, featuring international stars, prepares for its opening match against Gujarat Titans on March 25, following preparatory camps in Mumbai and Chandigarh to hone skills and team cohesiveness.

(With inputs from agencies.)