Delhi Capitals part ways with Ricky Ponting after 7 years stint, franchise pens emotional farewell note

The Delhi Capitals officially announced on Saturday that Ricky Ponting has decided to part ways with the franchise. In a statement released by the Capitals, they expressed their gratitude for Ponting's contributions during his time with the team. Ponting joined DC in 2018 and played a pivotal role in guiding the side to its first-ever IPL final in 2020.

During his seven-season tenure, Ricky Ponting's leadership with the Delhi Capitals saw a mix of triumphs and setbacks. In his first season, the team ended up at the bottom of the league standings. However, under his guidance, the Delhi Capitals made a remarkable comeback and secured playoff berths in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The highlight of Ponting's time with the team was in 2020 when they reached the IPL finals for the first time, ultimately finishing as runners-up to the Mumbai Indians.

Despite these achievements, the team has faced challenges in recent years, failing to qualify for the playoffs in the last three seasons. In the 2024 IPL season, the Delhi Capitals finished in sixth place with a record of seven wins and seven losses.