Delhi Capitals part ways with head coach Ricky Ponting: Details
In a major development, Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have parted ways with head coach Ricky Ponting. Ponting's seven-year association with the Capitals comes to end ahead of the all-important 2025 IPL mega auction. As per ESPNcricinfo, the DC owners decided to move on from Ponting after the franchise could not win a title. Ponting had joined DC before the 2018 edition.
DC bid farewell to Ponting
Ponting's association with DC
Ponting was appointed Delhi Daredevils' (now Delhi Capitals) head coach in 2018. The Capitals finished last that year. However, they reached the playoffs in 2019, 2020 and 2021. 2020 was a special edition for DC as they made their maiden IPL final. They finished as the runners-up after losing to Mumbai Indians. DC couldn't reach the playoffs in the last three seasons, including 2024.
Coaching experience of Ponting
Ponting retired as a player in 2012, after hammering 27,483 runs, the third-most in international cricket. He ventured into coaching in 2014, having taken the role for five-time champions Mumbai Indians until 2016. MI won the 2015 IPL title when Ponting was at the helm. The legendary Australian batter then joined the Capitals for the same position.
What about rest of coaching staff?
While DC begin their quest for a new head coach, the rest of their coaching staff stays. It comprises director of cricket Sourav Ganguly, assistant coach Pravin Amre, bowling coach James Hopes, and fielding coach Biju George.
