Overview
- Punjab Kings confirmed receiving Joshi’s letter of unavailability for next season and said they would not stand in the way of his career plans.
- Multiple reports indicate he is likely to take a spin-coaching role at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, though no formal appointment has been announced.
- Joshi informed head coach Ricky Ponting of his decision, and Ponting is understood to have appreciated his choice despite wanting continuity.
- The move comes four months after PBKS reached the IPL 2025 final, with Joshi serving in the franchise setup since rejoining before IPL 2023 and in a prior stint under Anil Kumble.
- The former India left-arm spinner played 15 Tests and 69 ODIs and has coached Uttar Pradesh and worked as Bangladesh’s spin consultant, with reports suggesting he could fill the CoE vacancy left by Sairaj Bahutule.