Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Wednesday appointed former Australian captain Ricky Ponting as head coach on a four-year contract. Ponting, 49, had beforehand served as the top coach of the Delhi Capitals, a place he held for seven seasons earlier than stepping down after the 2024 season.
Throughout his tenure with the Capitals, he led the workforce to the playoffs in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Notably, in 2020, the Capitals reached their first-ever IPL ultimate however have been defeated by the Mumbai Indians.
“We’re delighted to have Ricky on to information and construct our workforce for the following 4 seasons. His expertise is essential to assist us develop a squad to ship on-field success,” PBKS CEO Satish Menon stated.
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“His insights from his worldwide teaching stints and as a tv pundit could be important in figuring out expertise forward of the mega public sale this 12 months. His skill to develop cricketing and management expertise will play a vital position in our success,” he added.
“I’m grateful to Punjab Kings for presenting me with the chance to be the brand new Head Coach. I’m excited to take up the brand new problem. I had nice conversations with the homeowners and the administration about the way in which ahead and was really elated to see the alignment of our visions for the workforce,” Ponting stated, expressing his pleasure.
“All of us need to repay the followers who’ve stayed with the franchise over time and we promise that they may see a a lot totally different Punjab Kings going ahead.”