IPL 2025: Punjab Kings rope in Mumbai’s all-rounder Tanush Kotian before clash against KKR

New Delhi: After going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction, Mumbai all-rounder Tanush Kotian has joined the Punjab Kings as a net bowler. He joined the team mid-season.

A 26-year-old player participated in Punjab Kings’ practice session before their game against Kolkata Knight Riders. He bowled to the team’s batters and conferred extensively with spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi. Although Punjab Kings already have a strong spin bowling contingent including Yuzvendra Chahal, they also have other capable leg-spinners in Harpreet Brar and Praveen Dubey.

The team incorporated orthodox off-spin bowling into their practice drills to better prepare for facing unorthodox bowlers from teams such as the Kolkata Knight Riders, specifically players like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. This added variety to their net sessions.

Mumbai’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy victory this season was significantly aided by Tanush Kotian’s strong performance. His consistent batting and bowling contributions have established him as a notable player in Indian domestic cricket.

Shreyas Iyer’s Mumbai connections likely influenced the Punjab Kings’ decision to recruit bowling coach, Mr. Kotian. Iyer’s IPL experience and familiarity with Kotian’s abilities likely contributed to this hiring. Kotian joined the team Thursday, immediately participating in net practice sessions by bowling to the Punjab Kings batsmen.

Punjab Kings’ current IPL 2025 standings show five wins from eight matches, placing them fifth overall.

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