Ricky Ponting's envision to transform Punjab Kings into IPL’s most dynamic team

Newly appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has outlined a bold vision for the franchise shedding light on the strategic overhaul he has in mind as the team heads into IPL 2025With the recent announcement of the IPL retention lists Pontingrsquos approach for Punjab Kings signals a shift as the franchise prepares to take a unique route retaining only two uncapped players Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh and choosing to let go of star players like South African pacer Kagiso Rabada Englandrsquos Sam Curran and Indian quick Arshdeep SinghTalking to The ICC Review Ponting shared his excitement for this new venture Irsquom most excited about a new fresh start It starts to come together today with the retention list Itrsquos well documented as to what Irsquove done with Punjab Ponting noted adding that the team is wellequipped with the biggest auction purse which opens doors for an ambitious and dynamic squad rebuild ldquoWersquore only going in with two uncapped players and wersquore going into the auction with the biggest purse by a long way So wersquove got the ability to put a whole squad of players togetherrdquo he stated confidentlyAlso Read IPL 2025 What does Ricky Pontings appointment as coach mean for Punjab KingsAfter years of struggle with the franchise failing to make the playoffs since 2014 Ponting is committed to reshaping Punjab Kings both on and off the field Acknowledging the franchisersquos past Ponting emphasised his desire for a ldquofresh startrdquo and revealed plans to instill a new ethos into the team ldquoThe main and most important thing for me is making this whole franchise different Making it different from outside making the results onfield look different Ponting said I want us to be the most dynamic and most entertaining franchise and group of players in the IPLrdquoPonting has recruited a few new coaching staff to support his vision marking the beginning of a new chapter for Punjab Kings Beyond performance Ponting sees entertainment and dynamism as central to Punjabrsquos game plan The goal is to engage fans and bring an appealing brand of cricket to the IPL thus boosting the franchises competitiveness and entertainment valueAdding to the drama of IPL 2025 Ponting expressed surprise at the notable players released by other franchises including prominent Indian players like Shreyas Iyer Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul ldquoThere are a lot of exciting players So many Irsquom a bit surprised with some of the nonIndian retentions if you like with both Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant being available in the auctionsrdquo he commented ldquoIt was a bit surprising even KL Rahul to a certain degree It seems like individuals or franchises are busy looking to move in different directions with some of their playersrdquoPontingrsquos observation suggests that the auction dynamics this year could be even more strategic than before He stressed the importance of precision at the auction table This is where it gets exciting Yoursquove got to understand who your number one target is and how much money you are willing to pay for them Thatrsquos such a big part of it IPL of getting the auction right strategywise According to Ponting finetuning these details and aligning the coaching staffrsquos strategies will be vital to Punjabrsquos successPonting also commented on MS Dhonirsquos continuing tenure with Chennai Super Kings Dhoni now 43 remains an integral part of the team as both player and leader with Chennai opting to retain their iconic captain Ponting believes that Dhonis experience and influence will be a tremendous asset to Chennai whether or not he plays every game ldquoTwo seasons back he had his worst season but then last year he bounced back to really have some impact on the game MS Dhoni evolved I think it might be the same though they might not look at getting him through the season maybe resting him for a game or two Ponting suggestedRecognising Dhonirsquos natural leadership abilities Ponting added ldquoWe shouldnrsquot forget that hersquos been injured over the last couple of seasons but any team he is going to be in hersquoll be a mentor and leader of that group whether hersquos playing or on the sidelines Thatrsquos just who he is Thatrsquos why hersquos so important to Chennai for the leadership he brings on and off the fieldrdquoWith agency inputs