IPL: Delhi Capitals parts ways with head coach Ricky Ponting

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals announced on Saturday that it was parting ways with head coach Ricky Ponting.

Published : Jul 13, 2024 19:24 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO: Ponting, a two-time World Cup winning captain of Australia, came on board in 2018.
FILE PHOTO: Ponting, a two-time World Cup winning captain of Australia, came on board in 2018. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU
infoIcon

FILE PHOTO: Ponting, a two-time World Cup winning captain of Australia, came on board in 2018. | Photo Credit: THE HINDU

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals announced on Saturday that it was parting ways with head coach Ricky Ponting.

Ponting, a two-time World Cup winning captain of Australia, came on board in 2018 and helped the team reach its maiden final in 2021. However, in subsequent years, the side could not perform to potential.

“Dear Ricky, as you move on as our Head Coach, we’re finding it incredibly to put this down in words. The four things you told us about in every huddle - care, commitment, attitude and effort - they sum up our seven summers together,” Delhi Capitals posted on social media platform X.

“Seven summers of you being hands-on, but also hands-off, so that we could become better. As athletes, yes, but more importantly, as human beings. Seven summers of you reaching every training session first, and leaving last. Seven summers of you sprinting out of the dugout during strategic timeouts, and biting your nails off until there were none left. Seven summers of your dressing room speeches - the speeches, Oh! Seven summers of your hugs, shoulder pats and fist pumps for us all - newcomer, superstar... and everyone in-between,” the statement added.

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment