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 Australian captain and all-time leading run scorer in Tests and ODIs, Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of Punjab Kings in the IPL from September 18.

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,

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed the new head coach of Punjab Kings for IPL 2025, following his exit from Delhi Capitals. Ponting's initial tasks include identifying players for retention and filling the captaincy void left by Shikhar Dhawan's retirement.

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.

Ricky Ponting has said that he will not be accepting mediocrity at PBKS after becoming the new coach of the franchise. Ponting took over as the PBKS coach after leaving DC at the end of 2024 season.