IPL Auction 2025: Ricky Ponting accused of poaching Prabhsimran Singh from Punjab Kings to Delhi Capitals

Prabhsimran Singh shared his excitement about joining forces with Ricky Ponting as his new coach at the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL 2025. The Australian legend was recently named as the new head coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.

The young Indian cricketer is eagerly gearing up to work under the legendary Ricky Ponting at the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Prabhsimran Singh couldn’t be more thrilled as Ponting steps in with a strong vision for the Punjab franchise, bringing a fresh wave of hope and determination.

Ricky Ponting's long-desired partnership with Prabhsimran Singh finally fulfils at Punjab Kings (PBKS)

This new alliance is very special for both Ponting and Prabhsimran. Actually, the 24-year-old revealed that Ricky Ponting has been keen to work with him for years. He further shared that the Australian legend was trying to trade him to the Delhi Capitals (DC) for three years during his previous stint.

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However, that could not be possible, but they have now finally united, and Ponting is ready to unlock the PBKS wicketkeeper’s full potential. Prabhsimran believes that this is a golden opportunity to work with Ponting to elevate his game.

Prabhsimran Singh was quoted as saying by Sports Tak: “We know that our new coach is Ricky Ponting. I got a call from him; he spoke to me nicely. He directly told me that ‘I was trying to trade you to Delhi Capitals (DC) from three years when I was their coach. I am very excited. I will work with you. And I also told him that I will learn a lot from you.”

Prabhsimran Singh ready to shine under Ricky Ponting's coaching in IPL 2025

Prabhsimran is also aware of the faith Punjab Kings (PBKS) has placed in him, and now the right-handed batter is more motivated than ever. The uncapped Indian cricketer is determined to rise to the occasion, aiming to deliver blazing starts and match-winning performances for the franchise.

Notably, Prabhsimran Singh (INR 4 crore) is the only second player retained by the Punjab Kings ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Apart from him, Punjab also retained another uncapped star, Shashank Singh (INR 5.5 crore), heading into the auction with a purse of Rs 110.5 crore.

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I will try my best to get them a good start: Prabhsimran

Prabhsimran signed off by saying, “I would like to say that when the team has shown so much faith in me, I will also try my best to live up to their expectations. I will try my best to get them good start. I will try my best win matches as many as I can.”

Prabhsimran : I GOT A CALL FROM PONTING . HE WAS TRYING TO TRADE ME TO DC FROM LASTV3 YEARS . HE IS EXCITED TO WORK WITH ME AND I WANT TO LEARN FROM HIM #PBKS #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/HxH77n1vV0

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With only two retentions, the Punjab Kings will start from scratch at the IPL 2025 mega auction. Rishabh Pant could be a dream buy for PBKS, as this option would not only give them a captain but also see the reunion of the former Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper and former coach Ricky Ponting. The reports already suggested that Punjab is keen on having Pant on the board, but Shreyas Iyer would not also be a bad choice.