IPL: Sourav Ganguly & Ricky Ponting to stay at Delhi Capitals, co-owner Parth Jindal ends speculations

In an announcement that will surely end speculations, Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, revealed that the franchise has already initiated preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League season alongside Sourav Ganguly & Ricky Ponting.

Taking to Twitter, Jindal wrote, "Preparations for next year's @IPL are underway here @DelhiCapitals. Alongside @SGanguly99 and @RickyPonting, we assure the fans that Kiran and I are working hard to get back to where we want this franchise to be, and that is right at the very top."

Jindal's tweet means Ganguly and Ponting will continue their association with the franchise, dispelling earlier speculations of their potential departure due to Delhi's underwhelming performance in the recent IPL season.

The Capitals' lacklustre form in IPL 2023 came as a surprise to many, considering the abundance of resources at their disposal, including a star-studded management team led by Ponting as the head coach and Ganguly as the director of cricket.

During this season's IPL campaign, the Delhi Capitals faced a series of setbacks, starting with five consecutive losses. Although they briefly regained form during the mid-season, they eventually returned to their struggles, ultimately finishing in 9th place with only 10 points from 14 matches.

Adding to their woes, regular captain Rishabh Pant was absent for an indefinite period due to a severe injury suffered in December of the previous year. Coupled with the inconsistent form of batters like Prithvi Shaw and David Warner, the season turned out to be one to forget for the Delhi-based team.

However, with the franchise's management already preparing for the future and the collective expertise of Ganguly and Ponting, the Delhi Capitals aim to bounce back stronger in the upcoming IPL season.

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