As soon as Ricky Ponting became the coach, the fortunes of these 3 players opened up and they joined the race for the captaincy of Punjab Kings

Ricky Ponting: The discussion about the Indian Premier League has already intensified. Because this time there is going to be a mega auction in IPL 2025. For which we can see many big changes. This time in IPL 2025, many changes are expected to be seen in all the matches. Because this time in the mega auction, only 4-6 players will be able to be retained in the team. Whereas in the meantime, before IPL 2025, former head coach of Delhi Capitals team Ricky Ponting is now the head coach of Punjab Kings team and it is believed that now this Australian player can become the captain of the team.

Ricky Ponting became the coach of Punjab

Now according to the media, Ricky Ponting has become the head coach of Punjab Kings. In IPL 2025, Ponting can now be seen in the camp of Punjab Kings. The 17th season of IPL has been played. But the team of Punjab Kings had to face defeat in the final match only once. Due to which Punjab Kings has not been able to become champion even once in IPL yet. Punjab Kings' performance in IPL 2024 was also not very special. If Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting is included in IPL 2025, then he will put all his efforts to make the team a winner.

1. Steve Smith

Veteran Australian batsman Steve Smith can be made the captain of the Punjab Kings team. Because his 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 that team. The pair of Ponting and Smith can be amazing in IPL 2025. If Punjab is nominated for the responsibility of achievement, then the team can become the champion.

2. Mitchell Marsh

Australia's T20 captain Mitchell Marsh can also become a captain's option for Punjab's franchise in IPL 2025. Marsh was also a part of Delhi Capitals like Ponting. This player is also known for fast bowling. Marsh has won 16 out of 19 matches for Australia so far. In such a situation, his record is also excellent. And he can have full claim to become the captain of the Punjab team.

3. David Warner

Australia opener David Warner, who retired from international cricket this year, is still active in league cricket. Warner also participated in IPL 2024 and was in the team of Delhi Capitals. Whose head coach was Ricky Ponting. However, there is little chance of retaining Warner for the next season, in such a situation he can enter from Punjab Kings. This player has a lot of experience in IPL and if he goes to the Punjab team, then he can be a strong contender to become its captain.