Ricky Ponting has speculated that the next head coach of the Delhi Capitals will likely be an Indian. He reasoned that the team is seeking someone who can be consistently available in India and work closely with local players over an extended period. Ponting’s tenure with the Delhi Capitals concluded in July after seven years. The Australian cricketing legend cited his inability to commit to a longer stay in India due to other professional obligations as the primary reason for his departure.

Despite leaving Delhi Capitals, Ponting expressed a strong desire to return to coaching in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a recent episode of The ICC Review, he affirmed his interest in exploring new coaching opportunities within the league, acknowledging his ambition to secure a position that could potentially lead to a title win, a goal he fell short of with the Capitals.