As Punjab Kings (PBK) are ready to play their first Indian Premier League (IPL) final since 2014, Captain Shreyas Iyer Head coach Ricky has mentioned some methods adopted by Ponting that has helped him become a malignant force.
Shreyas made a brilliant knock out of 41 balls out of 41 balls in qualifier 2 against Mumbai Indians (MI), helping PBK chase a target of 204 runs with five wickets in 19 overs. The right-handed batsman said that Ponting has treated each player equally and inspired the team with his morale-morale speeches before and after the game.
“Ricky Ponting is a wonderful coach that manages the players properly. One who stands with him is that he behaves equally with every player. It is a real big boost for every person, whether a junior or senior moist,” Iyer said PBKS in a press interaction for Tuesday, 3 June.
“I have never seen his feelings up -down and regardless of the result. It is a sign of a great coach. And the vocal idea that he provides with his speeches before and after the game, it promotes us a lot. After the game, after the game, we are always excited to listen to him and it is just unprecedented to work with him,” he said.
Interestingly, Ponting-Sherres Duo also helped Delhi Capital reach the IPL final for the first time in 2019. Now, they are to make history with PBK. He will be high on confidence after his widespread victory against five -time champions Mumbai in qualifier 2.
Shreyas has led the team from the front. He has been a symbol of continuity, 603 runs in 16 innings at an average of 54.82 and a strike rate of 175.81. In the clash of the summit, 30-year-old, from where he left against MI, would like to continue.
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