Overview

• Punjab Kings confirmed Joshi’s exit after receiving his written notice of unavailability for the coming season and described the parting as amicable.
• Joshi personally informed head coach Ricky Ponting of his decision, according to reporting that cites franchise understanding.
• Multiple outlets report Joshi is likely to become the spin-bowling coach at the BCCI Centre of Excellence, where he would replace Sairaj Bahutule, who joined Rajasthan Royals.
• PTI cited an IPL source saying Joshi left for personal reasons to spend more time with family in Bengaluru, while a BCCI appointment has not been formally announced.
• An ex-India left-arm spinner with 15 Tests and 69 ODIs, Joshi has coached with PBKS across stints and worked with India ‘A’, Uttar Pradesh, and Bangladesh; if appointed at the CoE, he would be tasked with mentoring leading spinners.