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Former Australian cricketer, David Warner is likely to join Punjab Kings (PBKS) ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Notably, this move is only possible if the Aussie international is released from the Delhi Capitals (DC). As per several media reports, Warner will move to PBKS with former Australia cricketer and DC Head Coach, Ricky Ponting moving to PBKS.
Notably, Punjab Kings announced the signing of Ricky Ponting as their Head Coach on Wednesday, September 18 ahead of IPL 2025. Ponting has signed a multi-year deal with the Kings after he ended his seven-year stint with DC earlier this year. Seeing this, rumours have started to afloat that Warner might join PBKS, ending his association with the Delhi-based franchise. Former India cricketer, Aakash Chopra had also opined that Ponting will aim to build a team with more Australian cricketers, similar to how he did at DC.
David Warner’s IPL career so far
The 37-year-old former Australia cricketer, who last featured in the national kit in the T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE and West Indies, has retired from international cricket, but continues to feature in franchise leagues. While he is currently plying trade in Zim Afro T10 league, he will continue to be a part of the IPL.
Warner, who made his IPL debut in 2009, has played 184 matches to date, scoring 6,565 runs at an average of 40.52. In his career so far in the IPL, he has scored four centuries and 62 half-centuries with his highest score being 126 runs. The 37-year-old has played from SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals in the IPL. He was acquired for INR 6.25 Crore in the IPL 2024 auction by the Capitals and last played in the Delhi colours in match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in May 2024.
