Overview
- Speaking on Star Sports, Pathan recalled a lack of coordination dating back to 2009 as owners and coaches without cricket backgrounds clashed over direction.
- He alleged disagreements among owners on the playing XI and team combinations, saying such rifts distorted on-field decision-making.
- Pathan linked long-term inconsistency to leadership churn, noting the franchise has switched captains about a dozen times over the years.
- He added that behind-the-scenes adjustments in recent seasons appear to have brought greater stability heading into IPL 2026.
- Punjab Kings’ ownership stands at Mohit Burman 48%, Preity Zinta 23%, Ness Wadia 23%, and Karan Paul 6%, and the team opens on March 31 in Mullanpur.