Punjab Kings made a strange change to their playing XI for the IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. The Shreyas Iyer-led side dropped Marcus Stoinis. So far, all-rounder Stoinis has 59 runs in five matches while he is yet to take a wicket in IPL 2025. Right before the PBKS vs KKR match, visuals showed coach Ponting telling something to Stoinis. Former Zimbabwe cricketer Pommie Mbangwa, who was in the commentary box, said: “They must have deliberated a great deal about the team. This looks like the decision was taken right here at the ground. Stoinis has his gloves and bat there. He is just getting the bad news there. Horrible news. It's tough to drop anyone.”