Ricky Ponting hints at Rishabh Pant as key target for Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 auction

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting confirmed that Rishabh Pant will be a key target for many teams in the upcoming IPL 2025 auction. He noted that the team has discussed Pant and is prepared to compete for him. The IPL 2025 mega auction will occur on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Pant, who was not retained by Delhi Capitals, is expected to attract significant bids, potentially breaking the record for the most expensive player in auction history. Ponting mentioned that while Punjab Kings have the largest budget at Rs 110.5 crore, they will need to manage their spending wisely as they acquire additional players. He emphasized the importance of sticking to their strategy during the auction.