Ricky Ponting joins Punjab Kings as Head Coach

Ricky Ponting, the previous Australian commander, has marked an arrangement with Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League. Punjab Kings have been looking for another mentor and a new heading in the wake of heading out in different directions from Trevor Bayliss . With a mega IPL closeout not too far off, the establishment, which has battled to find consistency in the association, has been searching for a pioneer/tutor/lead trainer who can direct them in this new cycle and assist with molding their future. "I'm thankful to Punjab Kings for giving me the valuable chance to be the new Lead trainer. I'm eager to respond to the new call. I had extraordinary discussions with the proprietors and the administration about the way forward and was really cheerful to see the arrangement of our dreams for the group. We as a whole need to reimburse the fans who have remained with the establishment throughout the long term and we guarantee that they will see a vastly different Punjab Kings proceeding," Ponting was cited as saying in a media discharge. Both Punjab Kings and Ponting had thought about different choices. Punjab Kings were searching for a reasonable competitor, including an Indian while Ponting himself had comes closer from other IPL groups. In any case, as exchanges advanced, they have concluded this understanding. Ponting includes a heavenly standing inside the IPL environment and is generally respected for his capacity to motivate youthful ability and his impressive skill. His instructing style, with accentuation on discipline and sustaining potential, has been especially valued by any semblance of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh, both of whom have played under his direction at Delhi Capitals. Ponting is additionally notable for his mentorship of youthful players, with numerous who have worked under him commending his active methodology. It's said that he takes a freshman player out for breakfast each day, offering direction and individual consideration. Furthermore, he sets major areas of strength for a - purportedly being quick to show up at everyday practice meetings and the last to leave. While leaving behind the Australian, Delhi Capitals had paid sparkling recognitions for him expressing, "We're finding it hard to place this down in words. The four things you enlightened us regarding in each obstacle - care, responsibility, disposition and exertion - they summarize our seven summers together. Much obliged to you for everything, mentor! Like you frequently close out, 'We should leave this here mate, snatch a brew, return to work tomorrow.'" During his stretch at Delhi from 2018 to 2024, he directed them to the end of the season games in three back to back seasons and the establishment entered the last without precedent for 2020. They completed fifth in 2022, 10th in 2023 and 6th in 2024. The main drawback that is discussed him in the IPL is he turns off once the season closes. Yet, of late that impression likewise appeared to have changed. Prior to joining Delhi Capitals, he was the mentor of Mumbai Indians and took them to the IPL title in 2015. He was additionally important for MI's lady title-winning effort in 2013. Punjab Kings are known to change mentors every now and again despite the fact that they have attempted to give a lengthy race to the mentors of late than before. Prior to Bayliss (2023, 24), Anil Kumble was the mentor for three seasons (2020, 21, and 22). Before him, Mike Hesson was an ideal mentor for one year (2019) subsequent to succeeding Brad Hodge (2018). Punjab have arrived at the last four once (2008) and last once (2014) yet never came out on top for the championship.