Ricky Ponting steps down as Delhi Capitals head coach

Ricky Ponting has stepped down from his role as the head coach of Delhi Capitals, the franchise announced on Saturday. This brings an end to his seven-year association with DC before the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025. The former Australian captain was at the helm of the franchise from 2018 onwards.

Under Ponting, Delhi Capitals engineered some of their best campaigns in the league, including 2020 when they reached the final in the United Arab Emirates. However, they did not qualify for the playoffs in any of the last three editions and finished sixth in IPL 2024, winning and losing seven games each in the season.

The franchise is yet to announce his successor for the role. The remaining Delhi Capitals coaching staff comprises director of cricket Sourav Ganguly, assistant coach Pravin Amre, bowling coach James Hopes, and fielding coach Biju George.