Newly appointed Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting mentioned the franchise’s technique for participant retentions and outlined plans for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega public sale set for later this yr. Every franchise launched its retention checklist on Thursday, 31 October. Ponting and Punjab selected to retain solely two uncapped gamers, Prabhsimran Singh and Shashank Singh, coming into the public sale with substantial funds and a contemporary strategy to squad constructing.

It is a daring transfer from the Australian legend, with worldwide stars like South African pacer Kagiso Rabada, England all-rounder Sam Curran, and India’s Arshdeep Singh amongst these launched by Punjab forward of the following IPL season.

In an interview with Sanjana Ganesan on The ICC Assessment, Ponting, the previous Australia captain, expressed pleasure about constructing a brand new workforce from the bottom up with Punjab.

“I am most excited a few contemporary begin. It begins with immediately’s retention checklist. Our technique is evident; we’re coming into the public sale with simply two uncapped gamers and the most important purse by far, permitting us the pliability to assemble a whole squad,” Ponting mentioned, as quoted by the ICC.

Ponting shared his imaginative and prescient for Punjab Kings, who have not reached the IPL playoffs since 2014, to undertake a brand new model of cricket.

“A few new teaching workers have joined Punjab Kings. For me, the precedence is to rework this franchise. I need it to be completely different, with seen modifications in outcomes. I need us to be probably the most dynamic and entertaining workforce within the IPL,” Ponting added.

He additionally famous his shock at some high-profile gamers, similar to KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer, being launched by their franchises.

“There are loads of thrilling gamers accessible. I used to be a bit stunned by a number of the non-Indian retentions, with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant up for public sale, even KL Rahul to some extent. It appears sure franchises are aiming for a change in course,” Ponting remarked.

Ponting concluded by highlighting the significance of technique in assembling a balanced workforce.

“It is advisable to pinpoint your main goal and determine how a lot you are keen to spend. Getting the public sale technique proper is essential, after which we, because the teaching workforce, can take it ahead,” he mentioned.

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