The Indian Premier League coaching career of Ricky Ponting will continue with the former Australia captain appointed head coach of the Punjab Kings on a four-year contract ahead of the 2025 season.

Ponting takes over the role from NSW coach Trevor Bayliss who parted ways with the Kings in July after they finished ninth in this year's IPL.

Ponting's appointment follows seven seasons with the Delhi Capitals where the club had failed to reach the playoffs in the past three seasons.

Under Ponting they enjoyed three years of success between 2019 and 2021, reaching the playoffs each season, including reaching the final in 2020.