Amit Uniyal named Punjab Cricket Association men's head coach

The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has announced a major overhaul of its coaching staff ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season. Amit Uniyal, a former left-arm fast bowler, has been appointed as the new head coach of the senior men's team, succeeding Sandeep Sharma.

In addition to Uniyal's appointment, the PCA has introduced several new specialist roles: TP Singh will serve as batting coach, Harmeet Singh as bowling coach, and Manish Sharma as fielding coach. These appointments replace Uday Kaul, Gagandeep Singh, and Sandeep Sanwal, respectively.

The restructuring follows a period of inconsistent performance in red-ball cricket, despite the team's victory in the 2023/24 Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. In the last three Ranji Trophy seasons, the team recorded ten losses and only three wins. Uniyal emphasized the need to focus on red-ball performance and building a cohesive unit, stating, "We want to perform better in red-ball cricket this time, for which we need bowlers who can take 20 wickets."

Furthermore, the PCA has established a new selection committee for the senior men's team, headed by Gaurav Gupta.