Ricky Ponting has joined Australia Champions as an owner ahead of the third season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL). Ponting has become part of the ownership group alongside Puneet Singh, marking a new chapter for the franchise. The announcement was made at the “Australia Champions: A New Era” event in Melbourne. Ponting, one of Australia’s most successful cricketers, said he was excited about the opportunity and believes the team can build something special for Australian cricket fans. His entry brings one of the biggest names in Australian cricket into the franchise’s leadership as the team prepares for WCL Season 3.
At the same event, David Warner was announced as the new captain of Australia Champions for WCL Season 3. Warner will lead the side after being named as a major addition to the squad. The former Australia opener said he was excited to return to the field and play alongside some of the greats of the game.
The combination of Ponting in the ownership group and Warner as captain gives Australia Champions two familiar Australian cricket names in important roles. With WCL Season 3 expected to feature more legendary players and bigger rivalries, the franchise is entering the new season with a fresh identity and renewed ambition.
“Build something special”: Ricky Ponting begins new Australia Champions era as owner
Ricky Ponting has joined Australia Champions as an owner, while David Warner has been named captain for WCL Season 3. The announcements were made at a media event in Melbourne as the franchise entered a new phase ahead of the upcoming season. Ponting will work alongside co-owner Puneet Singh, while Warner will lead the team on the field. Ponting said, “I’m excited to be part of Australia Champions and the World Championship of Legends. With Puneet and the team, and David leading from the front, we have a great opportunity to build something special for Australian cricket fans.”
Puneet Singh also welcomed the changes, saying, “This is a very exciting new chapter for Australia Champions. Having Ricky join us and David take on the captaincy gives us incredible experience, leadership and firepower. We’re ready to build something truly special.” Warner is equally excited about his new role, saying, “I’m really excited to lead Australia Champions in WCL Season 3. There’s nothing better than getting back out there, playing alongside some greats of the game and giving the fans plenty to cheer about.” WCL founder Harshit Tomar added, “Australia Champions entering this new era with Ricky, Puneet and David is a huge moment for WCL. Season 3 is shaping up to be our biggest yet, and this is just the beginning.”
