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Head Coach Ricky Ponting: Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has expressed his excitement of joining Punjab Kings, saying he couldn't be happier about playing under the former great Ricky Ponting, who is the head coach of the franchise.

With his former team Lucknow Super Giants opting out of using the (Right to Match) RTM card on him, Punjab Kings bagged the all-rounder, who will be thrilled to be working with Ponting.

"IPL Auctions are always chaos. As a player you never know where you are going to end up. It is very lucky for me to end up with Punjab Kings under Head Coach Ricky Ponting. That is super exciting. I have not checked my phone, I have not spoken to anyone yet. But I could really not be happier," said Stoinis.