PBKS coach Ricky Ponting sets news rules ahead of season
What's the story
Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), has set new rules ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
Ponting, who is the team's sixth coach in 7 years. laid down new rules for team management, including a rule that bars direct communication between team owners and players.
Ponting is hoping to change PBKS' fortunes in the IPL. Here's more.
Leadership claim
Ponting asserts control over PBKS
Ponting had made his leadership intentions clear during a podcast, The Howie Games.
He had said, "It's my team now. Owners are very passionate and they want success but the communication directly to the players will be through me and not them."
The former Aussie legend further said that he doesn't mind being asked questions by the owners but has an issue when it is addressed directly to the players.
Twitter Post
Twitter Post
Ponting - " Its my team now #PBKS . Owners are very passionate and they want success but the communication directly to the players will be through me and not them . They can ask me questions thats ok " . Ponting 🔥 #IPL2025 . VC : howie games yt pic.twitter.com/JA4pNDp1to
— AARYAN (@AARYAN0791) February 4, 2025
Past achievements
Ponting's successful track record in IPL
Ponting's appointment as PBKS coach is viewed as a strategic move to bring stability to the struggling team.
He has a proven IPL track record, having been part of Mumbai Indians's (MI) victories in 2013 and 2015.
In 2013, he moved from player to support staff due to a dip in his batting form.
By 2015, he had led MI to an IPL title as head coach with a team largely made up of local talent.
Team transformation
Ponting's impact on Delhi Capitals
Ponting's coaching philosophy also worked wonders for Delhi Capitals (DC), his next IPL franchise.
He joined DC in 2018 and soon transformed the team with power-packed individuals.
This successful IPL track record and his new leadership role at PBKS have raised expectations of a turnaround in the team's performance in the upcoming season.