Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has been appointed head coach of the Punjab Kings for the 2025 IPL season. Despite offers from other teams, Ponting chose Punjab for its unique challenge and potential to build a successful squad,

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is appointed head coach of Punjab Kings after leaving fellow Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals.

Punjab Kings have made another change at the helm ahead of the IPL 2025 season as Ricky Ponting has been roped in as the head coach for next years tournament.

It promises to be a tall order for Aussie veteran Ricky Ponting, therefore, to manage the expectations as the new team boss. An old hand in the IPL ecosystem too, he was named as the team coach on Thursday, 19 September, for the next four years.

Indian Premier League outfit Punjab Kings' newly-appointed head coach Ricky Ponting admitted that he was in talks with other franchises, but it was "Project Punjab" that eventually attracted him.

About two months after he parted ways with Delhi Capitals as head coach, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has signed a four-year contract to be the head coach at Punjab Kings. Ponting tells us why he decided to accept the new job,

Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the new head coach of Punjab Kings, aiming to turn around the team's fortunes in the IPL. Ponting, who previously coached Delhi Capitals, brings extensive experience and a successful track record.