Kolkata : Former Punjab Kings rising star Paul Valthaty has been appointed as Head Coach of USA’s Minor Cricket League team Seattle Thunderbolts.
Previously Paul Valthaty began working with youngsters at the Thunderbolts Cricket Academy in Seattle. In a video message, Valthaty said he was excited to share his experience of playing in Mumbai and the Indian Premier League with the budding talents in Seattle.
“Seattle Thunderbolts have just added a big hitter to their lineup off the field! We’re thrilled to announce that Paul Valthaty, the former Kings XI Punjab sensation, is now steering our ship as the Head Coach,” the Minor League Cricket side said in a statement earlier this month.
Valthaty’s career is always highlighted with his match winning 120* against Chennai Super Kings for Punjab Kings in IPL 2011. He scored 463 runs in 14 Matches that season. However, gradually his form dipped & he announced from all forms of Cricket in 2023.
