The 2025 IPL season has seen unexpected teams emerge as strong contenders for the title, with Punjab Kings being one of them. Despite their impressive performance so far, former cricketer Manoj Tiwary believes that Punjab Kings will continue their trophyless streak this year. Tiwary criticized head coach Ricky Ponting for favoring foreign players like Glenn Maxwell over Indian players like Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh during a recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Tiwary expressed concern that Ponting’s strategy of relying on foreign players could cost Punjab Kings the chance to win the IPL trophy this season. Currently, Punjab Kings are in fourth place in the points table after sharing a point with Kolkata Knight Riders. Their next matches are against Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants. Tiwary’s warning to Ponting highlights the importance of balancing foreign and Indian players for Punjab Kings’ success in the tournament.
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