Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting departed for India on Sunday for the upcoming Indian Premier League season which begins on April 9.
“Staying safe, on my way to join @delhicapitals and get things started for #IPL2021. Can’t wait,” wrote the previous Australia captain on his twitter deal with whereas posting an image of his which confirmed him adhering to the Covid-19 protocols.
Ponting will attain Mumbai, the place his group is stationed, and endure a week-long quarantine earlier than getting into the bio-secure atmosphere.
His first activity might be to finalise the captain of the Delhi Capitals squad after common skipper Shreyas Iyer was dominated out, probably for your entire season, after dislocating his shoulder within the first ODI in opposition to England final Tuesday.
Rishabh Pant, Steve Smith and Ajinkya Rahane are favourites to take over the mantle of captaincy from Iyer.
Delhi Capitals had completed runners-up over the last version and numerous credit score was accorded to the way in which Ponting had impressed his group by way of the season.
After his IPL 2020 project that resulted in November final 12 months, the previous Aussie No. 3 batsman flew to Australia and assisted Justin Langer with the Australian group throughout India’s go to.
Delhi Capitals begin their IPL season on April 10 in Mumbai taking over Chennai Super Kings in an evening recreation.
