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 has been appointed Punjab Kings' head coach on a four-year contract ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, the team said on Wednesday.

Indian Premier League franchise 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. Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings’ newly-appointed head coach Ricky Ponting admitted that he was in talks with other franchises,

The Punjab Kings made a huge splash after they brought in Ricky Ponting as the new head coach of the franchise. The PBKS made it official on Wednesday amid the anticipation, and the former Australian skipper will take charge from the IPL 2025 season and further beyond.

Ricky Ponting ended his seven year association with Delhi Capitals as he has been appointed the head coach of Punjab Kings. Punjab finished ninth last season and Ponting is their third coach in the last four seasons.

Former India coach Vikram Rathour will once again link up with Rahul Dravid after Indian Premier League franchise Rajasthan Royals appointed him as the latest member of their coaching staff. The Royals named Rathour their batting coach on Friday.

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.

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting will take over as the head coach of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 after leaving Delhi Capitals due to availability concerns. His initial duties include identifying players for retention and appointing a new captain following Shikhar Dhawan's retirement.

After his appointment as the head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on his exit from the Delhi Capitals (DC) coaching setup,

Ponting, who expressed keenness in taking over the job, with the willingness and aim to turn the tables around come next season, revealed plenty needs to be done behind the scenes to ensure PBKS takes home the IPL trophy.