Veteran Australian batsman and captain Ricky Ponting is seen as a commentator after retiring from cricket and along with this Ponting has also been active in IPL for the last few years. Ricky Ponting was associated with Delhi Capitals as a coach for the last few years. But a few months ago, he stepped down from all the responsibilities given to Delhi Capitals. However, for some time now, news has been coming on social media that many teams are interested in adding him to their team. After hearing this news, all the supporters are looking very happy.

Ricky Ponting can join this team

It is being reported from the IPL 2024 winning team Kolkata Knight Riders that the team is now looking for a new mentor.

It is being reported from this team that the Kolkata Knight Riders management may appoint Ricky Ponting as the new mentor of the team before the upcoming season. It is being said that the franchise was keen to join him since the departure of Gautam Gambhir.

KKR Consider Ricky Ponting To Replace Gautam Gambhir Before IPL 2025 – Reports pic.twitter.com/iaSaoLXiaP

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The names of these giants are also coming forward

For the last few days, news has been coming on social media that many players were approached as mentors by the management of Kolkata Knight Riders. Earlier it was being said that first Rahul Dravid and later Kumar Sangakkara were also approached by the management for the post of mentor. Along with this, a few days ago there was also news that African all-rounder Jacques Kallis was also being approached by the management for this post.

Gautam Gambhir has become the coach of the Indian team

Earlier, Gautam Gambhir was associated with the Kolkata team as a mentor, but after the end of Rahul Dravid's tenure after IPL 2024, he was approached for the post of coach of the Indian team. Gambhir accepted the offer of the post of coach of the Indian team and due to this the post became vacant. For your information, let us tell you that it was Gambhir who made the team champion after many years.