Ponting became the coach of Punjab Kings; has coached Delhi and Mumbai
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the new head coach of IPL franchise Punjab Kings. Many IPL A franchises wanted to appoint Ponting, who has been coaching Delhi Capitals for seven years, as coach. Punjab Kings were also considering many options, but finally Ponting signed a four-year contract with Punjab. Ponting will replace coach Trevor Bayliss in Punjab Kings, who was associated with the team for the last two years. Last season, Punjab's team finished 9th. While being the coach of Delhi, Ponting led the team to the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. The team also reached the final of 2020. Before this, he has also been the coach of Mumbai Indians.