Preparations for IPL 2024 underway with Ricky Ponting & Sourav Ganguly: Delhi Capitals owner Parth Jindal

Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has assured fans of strong comeback in the IPL 2024.

On Wednesday, June 14, Parth Jindal, co-owner of the Delhi Capitals, expressed his assurance to the franchise's fans through social media. He emphasized that the team would make a strong comeback in the next season, and preparations for the upcoming campaign were already underway. Parth Jindal disclosed that the head coach, Ricky Ponting, and the Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, had already commenced their efforts, taking into account the team's needs for the forthcoming season.

"Preparations for next years @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," Parth Jindal tweeted.

The Delhi Capitals narrowly escaped finishing in the last position in the IPL 2023 points table, securing the 9th spot out of the 10 participating teams. With only 5 victories in 14 matches, their performance was underwhelming.

Rishabh Pant's absence a major factor in Delhi Capitals' disappointing season

The absence of Rishabh Pant had an impact on the Delhi Capitals' dynamics, as David Warner stepped in as the team's leader. However, Warner faced difficulties in rallying the squad, and their batting failures proved to be a significant letdown for the team.

The co-owner's statement resolves the speculation about Ricky Ponting's future as the Delhi Capitals' head coach after their disappointing performance in IPL 2023. Despite making the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, the team has now missed out on a top-four finish for two years in a row.

Criticism arose regarding the team management's resource utilization, particularly Axar Patel's batting position, throughout the IPL 2023 campaign.

Future of assistant coaches Shane Watson and James Hopes uncertain

The continuity of assistant coaches Shane Watson and James Hopes with the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2024 remains uncertain. Additionally, the focus is on Rishabh Pant's recovery and his potential return for the upcoming IPL season.