In a stunning flip of occasions, the Delhi Capitals (DC) introduced on Saturday their separation from head coach Ricky Ponting, ending a seven-year affiliation forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 gamers’ public sale.
Ricky Ponting’s Delhi Capitals journey
Ponting joined the Delhi franchise, then generally known as the Delhi Daredevils, in 2018. Regardless of preliminary struggles, which noticed them end final in his debut season, Ponting steadily steered the workforce in direction of success. Beneath his management, the Capitals reached the playoffs for 3 consecutive seasons (2019, 2020 and 2021), culminating of their maiden IPL remaining look in 2020 below the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.
Nonetheless, the workforce’s efficiency dipped within the following three years, failing to qualify for the playoffs. This lack of current success appears to have prompted the mutual resolution to half methods.
Delhi Capitals categorical gratitude in direction of Ponting
The Delhi-based IPL franchise launched a heartfelt social media submit acknowledging Ponting’s contributions. The assertion highlighted the core values Ponting instilled within the workforce – care, dedication, angle and energy – and praised his dedication, management, and motivational presence. They fondly reminisced about his dedication, from being the primary to reach at coaching periods to his passionate sideline manner.
After 7 seasons, Delhi Capitals has determined to half methods with Ricky Ponting.
It has been a fantastic journey, Coach! Thanks for every thing 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/dnIE5QY6ac
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) July 13, 2024
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The franchise confirmed retaining the remainder of the teaching workers, together with director of cricket Sourav Ganguly, assistant coach Pravin Amre, bowling coach James Hopes, and fielding coach Biju George.
Ponting’s legacy
Whereas Delhi Capitals fell wanting IPL glory below Ponting’s steering, his management undeniably reworked the franchise. He leaves behind a legacy of improvement, taking the workforce from the underside of the desk to the cusp of an IPL championship. Cricket followers eagerly await information of Delhi Capitals’ subsequent head coach and their efficiency within the forthcoming IPL season.
