Australia legend Ricky Pointing joins Punjab Kings as head coach ahead of IPL 2025

Ricky Ponting was announced the new head coach for the Punjab Kings ahead of the 2025 edition of the IPL. Ponting, who completed his 7-year stint with the Delhi Capitals, parted ways with the side after leading them to playoffs for three seasons. The multiple World Cup-winning captain hinted last week that another IPL opportunity is coming his way and he will be Punjab Kings' sixth coach in eight years.

"I am grateful to Punjab Kings for



presenting me with the opportunity to be the new Head Coach. I am excited to take up the new challenge," Ponting said in a Punjab Kings release. "I had great conversations with the owners and the management about the way forward and was truly elated to see the alignment of our visions for the team. We all want to repay the fans who have stayed with the franchise over the years and we promise that they will see a much different Punjab Kings going forward," he added.