IPL 2025: The discussion about the Indian Premier League (IPL) has already intensified. Because, this time there is going to be a mega auction in IPL 2025. Due to which we can see many big changes. This time in IPL 2025, it is believed that many changes will be seen in all the teams. Because, due to the mega auction, this time the teams will be able to retain only 4-6 players.

Whereas in the meantime, a big news has come out before IPL 2025. Because, former head coach of Delhi Capitals team Ricky Ponting can now become the head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) team and due to this it is believed that now this Australian player can become the captain of the team.

Ponting can become the head coach of Punjab in IPL 2025

Let us tell you that the Delhi Capitals team has taken a big decision before IPL 2025 and has removed the team's head coach Ricky Ponting from the post of head coach. Due to which, according to media reports, Ricky Ponting can now become the head coach of Punjab Kings. Ponting can now be seen in the camp of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025.

Ponting was the head coach of the Delhi team for the last 7 seasons. Due to which he has a lot of experience of coaching in IPL. Due to which Punjab Kings, which has not won the IPL trophy even once till now, can appoint Ponting as the head coach.

With Shikhar Dhawan announcing his retirement and Ricky Ponting being appointed as head coach, could we see Steve Smith in the Punjab Kings setup for IPL 2025?

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Ponting can make this Australian player the captain

If Ricky Ponting becomes the head coach of Punjab Kings in IPL 2025, then it is believed that legendary Australian batsman Steve Smith can be made the captain of the Punjab Kings team. Because, the Washington Freedom team became the champion under the captaincy of Steve Smith in Major League Cricket (MLC 2024).

Let us tell you that Ricky Ponting was the head coach of the Washington Freedom team. Due to which the pair of Ponting and Smith can do wonders in IPL 2025. If Punjab gives them responsibility then the team can become the champion.

The team has not yet become a champion

So far 17 seasons have been played in IPL. But the Punjab Kings team played the final match only once and the team had to face defeat even during that time. Due to which Punjab Kings has not been able to become champion even once in IPL so far. Even in IPL 2024, the performance of Punjab Kings was not very special.