Delhi Capitals Part Ways with Head Coach Ricky Ponting After 7 Years

Delhi Capitals have decided to part ways with head coach Ricky Ponting after a seven-year tenure. Despite reaching the IPL final in 2021, the team's performance faltered in subsequent years. The franchise is now looking to revamp its support staff and reconsider player retention strategies.

In a significant move, Delhi Capitals have decided to part ways with head coach Ricky Ponting after a seven-year association. Sources close to the development revealed that the franchise is dissatisfied with the team's inability to secure an IPL title under Ponting's leadership.

Ponting, a celebrated two-time World Cup-winning captain from Australia, joined Delhi Capitals in 2019. While the team reached its first-ever IPL final in 2021, subsequent performances did not live up to expectations.

According to insider sources, the franchise's top brass had hoped for greater involvement from Ponting in the auction process and team-building activities. Discussions are underway on whether to appoint a new head coach or consolidate responsibilities under Team Director Sourav Ganguly. Player retention and upcoming auction strategies are also on the agenda for the franchise's co-owners' upcoming meeting.

(With inputs from agencies.)