IPL Retentions: Kolkata Knight Riders And Delhi Capitals To Possibly Leave Ricky Ponting Confused

IPL Retentions 2024: The Indian Premier League has generated a lot of buzz amongst the cricket fans courtesy of the IPL Retentions and the mega auctions, that will possibly be held later this year. Rumour mills are ablaze with the possible retention list of every franchise. Though nothing has been confirmed officially so far, but few franchises are bound to take some tough calls as they have to build a team that remains stable and performs well for the next three years.

There are rumours that Rishabh Pant will part ways with Delhi Capitals and Shreyas Iyer might be released by the Kolkata Knight Riders , if something on these lines happen, then the auction will surely be cut-throat considering the fact that both these players provide good leadership options too. But as far as Iyer and Pant are concerned, Punjab Kings Head Coach, Ricky Ponting might be interested in them too.

Ricky Ponting And Punjab Kings' Massive Confusion

Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, they are all connected by the same thread called Delhi Capitals. Ricky and Pant, over the years have shared some great working relationship and they have a mutual respect for each other which reflects in how they praise each other. Punjab Kings had a good wicketkeeping option in Jitesh Sharma up until now, but Jitesh hasn't fired so far and they someone who is equally good both with the bat and the gloves. Pant comes in as a perfect fit for Punjab, considering the fact that he also is an able leader.

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Shreyas Iyer, on the other hand is now an IPL winning captain. If reports are to believed then Iyer too is not being retained by Kolkata Knight Riders. Seldom, do we see a franchise letting go off their skipper after winning the IPL title. Interestingly, Delhi Capitals so far have played only one final till date that too when Ponting was the coach and Iyer the skipper. This combination might temp Ponting to go for Iyer in the auctions, only if he is not retained.

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Punjab Kings Eye Their First IPL Title Under Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings has been a franchise which has consistently chopped and changed their management and their leadership group. Earlier this year, Punjab announced Ricky Ponting as their Head Coach and they might seek some stability in their outfit. Considering Ponting's approach towards the game, he might very well help Punjab in lifting their first IPL trophy.