NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has been appointed as the head coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following his departure from the Delhi Capitals (DC), Ponting revealed that his availability had become an issue, leading the franchise to seek a full-time head coach.
Ponting will take charge of PBKS starting from IPL 2025, after ending his seven-year association with DC two months ago. His appointment marks the third head coach for PBKS within four seasons, as the team finished ninth in the 2024 IPL season and has not qualified for the playoffs since 2014.
