“Ponting has not taken DC forward”: Sourav Ganguly throws former colleague under the bus

Sourav Ganguly sent Ricky Ponting under the bus and stated that Delhi Capitals haven't been able to move forward under him.

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On Saturday, the Delhi Capitals (DC) officially announced the end of their association with Ricky Ponting. Ricky, whose seven-year-long association with the Capitals as their head coach, began in 2018 and came to an end on July 14. Ganguly reacted strongly about former Australian captain’s performance during his time in charge.

Under Ricky, the Capitals made a forgettable start in 2018. However, the next 3 seasons were much better, as they finished 3rd in 2019, runner-up in 2020 and made it to a third consecutive playoff in 2021. However, the last 3 seasons were again bang average, with DC finishing 5th, 9th and 6th in 2022, 23 and 24 respectively. While sharing inputs of the legendary Geoffrey Boycott, Ganguly threw the former DC head coach under the bus.

“Let me give you some news. Ricky Ponting won’t be the DC coach anymore. Geoffrey Boycott is absolutely right! Ponting has not taken DC forward in these seven years. You need to talk to the management. I would suggest looking at Indian options for the coach,” Ganguly said.

DC is one of the three teams from the original eight who has never won a single IPL title and the end of Ricky’s tenure indicates that the franchise is looking at someone else. Ricky’s departure vacates the head coach position, for which Ganguly is himself very keen to apply.

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