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KKR, Rajasthan, And…? Teams That Would Consider Hiring Ricky Ponting Before IPL 2025

Ricky Ponting had given up his post as the Head Coach of the Delhi Capitals [X]Ricky Ponting had given up his post as the Head Coach of the Delhi Capitals [X]

In recent developments, Ricky Ponting has cleared that he will not be taking up the role of England's white ball coach. He has shown interest in continuing his stints with franchises around the world. This opens up a new horizon for the former Australian great in the Indian Premier League as well. 

Notably, Ponting has recently stepped down from his post as the Head Coach of the Delhi Capitals. The fact that he has guided the Washington Freedom to an MLC title makes him an even hotter entity in the market of mentors and coaches for the leagues. Here are three IPL teams that might want Ricky Ponting in a managerial post. 


3. Punjab Kings

The Punjab Kings have been one of the most underperforming and inconsistent teams in the history of the Indian Premier League. They are often seen chopping and changing their squads or the management in search of a stable, sustainable and successful system. However, PBKS are yet to achieve that. Ricky Ponting can be that point of stability that the Punjab Kings are looking for since the inception of the league. 

2. Rajasthan Royals

Kumar Sangakkara is currently at the helm of things in the Rajasthan Royals. However, there is a possibility that the Sri Lankan legend might take up the vacant post in the English white-ball scheme of things. If that happens, then the Royals will be looking for an experienced person in the job and there could be no one better that Ricky Ponting. The prime target for the Royals will be to win their second IPL title, which has stayed away from them after the inaugural season. Ponting having won multiple tournaments as a captain has the experience and also the champion mentality which he can in-still that in the team. 

1.Kolkata Knight Riders

Ricky Ponting playing for KKR [X]Ricky Ponting playing for KKR [X]

The Kolkata Knight Riders have seen success return to them as they won their third title in IPL 2024. The immediate effect of this success as the highlight that Gautam Gambhir's managerial abilities got. It resulted in him being called up to guide the Indian national team post the Rahul Dravid-era. The departure of Gambhir has left a vacant spot in the managerial post of KKR. The franchise will be looking to fill the post and Ricky Ponting could be an ideal fit in this case. Having played for the franchise, he has an idea about how they operate and can bring in an era where the success continues for them.