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Published 07:56 IST, September 12th 2024

‘There Might Be Few Opportunities’: Ponting Hints at a Thrilling IPL 2025 Comeback After DC Exit

Former Delhi Capitals Coach Ricky Ponting opened up on his run as a coach and also sparked an interest upon his return to the IPL for the 2025 season.

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The IPL 2025 is expected to be a grand affair, and all teams are gearing up for the campaign in the offseason. The Delhi Capitals made a significant move after they announced that Ricky Ponting will no longer be a part of the franchise, sparking rumours about what he will be doing next. Since Ponting is a vast name in the business, teams will be lined up to obtain his services. Amid the anticipation, the former DC coach hinted at the possibility of a return in the IPL 2025 season.

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Ricky Ponting Hints at IPL 2025 Comeback, Says Opportunities to Arrive Soon

While speaking on the Sky Sports podcast with Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain, Ricky Ponting opened up on his run as the coach. He expressed his time in Major League Cricket when he coached the Washington Freedom franchise. While the former Australian cricketer does not intend to take up an international role, he sparked an interest upon his return to the IPL for the 2025 season. Ponting expressed that he might have a few opportunities in the coming weeks.

"An international role is not where I am right now. The last two years have been a lot busier than I wanted. This year I have coached in the MLC as well, which was a lot of fun. I'll continue to do that. That was just three and a half weeks.

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Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting stands behind the stumps, Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2024, Visakhapatnam, March 31, 2024
Australia's Ricky Ponting stands behind the stumps before the IPL 2024 Match between the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in Visakhapatnam | Image: BCCI
 

"I finished up with DC as well so there might be a few other opportunities coming in the IPL in the next few week. We'll see," Ricky Ponting revealed.

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The Delhi Capitals announced the departure of their head coach, Ricky Ponting, in the offseason, and they are on the hunt for a new head coach. Since the IPL 2025 will be a massive affair, Ponting's expertise will come in handy for a team that has been struggling to keep their case for a title win. The Delhi capitals are yet to announce Ricky Ponting's successor. Ricky Ponting could bag up a role with the KKR as he could be roped in as the mentor after Gautam Gambhir 's departure to join Team India. It is yet to be seen what happens next.

07:56 IST, September 12th 2024