Ricky Ponting news
Punjab Kings have qualified for the playoffs, facing RCB in Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025, and their head coach praises the fast bowler for his performance, marking his comeback in India’s squad.
Punjab Kings will take on Gujarat Titans in their opening match on March 25 in Ahmedabad.
Ponting had sympathy for Fakhar, who injured himself while fielding against New Zealand and was then visibly disappointed after he was dismissed with the knowledge that his injury had flared and he would likely miss the remainder of the tournament.
Speaking in an episode of the ICC Review, Ponting said that Cummins has grown as a player. The former cricketer added that Cummins doesn't look around to anyone else when things get tough for him.
The star pacer has once led the Indian team against England in Birmingham in 2022.
The former Australia skipper's bold remarks came after India lost the home Test series against New Zealand where Kohli had a below-average run.
After making his comeback to the red ball format, Rishabh Pant has been in brilliant form as he has collected a total of 422 runs in five games with an average of 46.88 alongside one hundred and three fifties to his name.
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting collected 49 Player Of The Match awards across formats.
To date, the 29-year-old Pandya has featured in 11 Tests since his debut in 2017, accumulating 532 runs at an average of 31.29, including one century and four half-centuries.
Despite the pitch appearing to be difficult for stroke play, Lucknow surprised everyone by hitting 16 sixes compared to Delhi's five fours.
At an event in Delhi on March 24, Ponting paid tribute to Pant and stated that the team management is considering wearing his jersey number on their shirts or caps. Despite Pant's absence, DC has yet to decide on a first-choice keeper to replace him.
The Delhi Capitals head coach has bought the property in suburb of Melbourne at more price than what was listed in the market, said media reports.
Ponting compared Afridi's return to form to the way India' Virat Kohli had sprung to life in Australia and indicated sometimes you just need to put your faith in the champion players to produce on the big stage.
Babar Azam was forced to bowl left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz in the 20th over after Rauf, Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi finished their quota.
Ahead of the Asia Cup, Kohli had taken a month-long break from cricket, making sure not to touch the bat during that period.
Ponting felt that Australia should consider Steve Smith and David Warner for any future leadership position in the white-ball side, which has been there since the ball-tampering ban in 2018 at South Africa, citing the current Test vice-captaincy role held by Smith.
Despite not featuring in the Asia Cup due to a back injury, Bumrah is India's trump card with the ball, able to deliver the goods for his team in any phase of the match with his variety of slower balls, bouncers and yorkers.
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