Sourav Ganguly: Ricky Ponting’s tenure as Delhi Capitals head coach is likely to be over when the 17th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) starts in 2024. Sourav Ganguly is all set to replace the former Australian captain as the coach of DC. Ponting, who has been in the coaching role for DC since 2018, failed to win the IPL trophy. Worst, DC finished last in IPL 2023 season, winning just five games.
Ganguly is currently the director of the DC team and is associated with the franchise for over two years. Stepping into the coaching role would be a seamless transition for the Southpaw.
According to reports in Sangbad Pratidin, Ganguly, who was mentor in the 2019 edition of IPL will take up the coaching role of DC. The southpaw has had a fair bit of success during his mentoring role with DC as it reached playoffs in the 2019 and 2020 editions. Ponting was coach at that time and the team performed well under his coaching and Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy.
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Ganguly ready to step into coaching, no confirmation from Delhi Capitals
With six years at the helm, it seems Ponting has made up his mind to step down from the coaching role. According to reports, the former Australian captain has also discussed about parting ways from DC with a few close individuals.
As of now, DC have neither confirmed nor denied the rumors about Ponting stepping down from the coaching role.
Speaking about Ganguly, the former has worked closely with Ponting for over two years and is tipped to take over. Despite James Hopes being assistant coach, the DC management are keen to have Ganguly onboard.
The former India captain has essayed various roles like captaincy, mentorship, and director role effortlessly. Coaching is the one role Ganguly is yet to explore.
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