Ricky Ponting praises Shreyas Iyer's appointment as India's T20 captain, citing his growth as a leader and player, particularly during their successful stint together at Punjab Kings in the IPL.
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 101 powered Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak and keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Coach Ricky Ponting praised Iyer's leadership and temperament.
Ricky Ponting stated that social media criticism has not affected the Punjab Kings dressing room despite their six-match winless streak in IPL 2026. He urged players to recall their fearless early-season form to secure a playoff spot.
Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer is a top contender for India's next T20 captain, potentially ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, recently led a side in 100 IPL matches and guided three franchises to finals.
Punjab Kings' playoff hopes dwindle after a 6-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians, their fifth consecutive defeat, with Tilak Varma's unbeaten 75 sealing the win for MI.
Punjab Kings posted a formidable 210/5 against Delhi Capitals, with KL Rahul's early dismissal by Arshdeep Singh drawing a jubilant reaction from coach Ricky Ponting. Despite Priyansh Arya's explosive start, Delhi's bowlers fought back. Shreyas Iyer anchored Punjab's innings with a half-century, setting a challenging target.
Young allrounder Suryansh Shedge cherishes praise from Rohit Sharma after his explosive batting in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He also shares valuable insights from heart-to-heart conversations with PBKS coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer, focusing on preparation and staying present. Shedge is also receiving guidance from Jatin Paranjape on embracing the current moment.
Punjab Kings completed a historic 265-run chase against Delhi Capitals in the IPL, with captain Shreyas Iyer scoring an unbeaten 71. Head coach Ricky Ponting praised his captain's leadership, revealing he had strongly advocated for Iyer's acquisition at the auction to help rebuild the franchise.
Punjab Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in Mullanpur, posting the season's highest total of 254/7. Priyansh Arya (93) and Cooper Connolly (87) shared a 182-run partnership in 13.2 overs, hitting 16 sixes between them. LSG chased 200/5 with Rishabh Pant (43), Mitchell Marsh (40) and Aiden Markram (42). The match was marred by three dropped catches by Shashank Singh, including a crucial one off Arshdeep Singh that conceded a six, leaving coach Ricky Ponting frustrated. Captain Shreyas Iyer later defended Shashank playfully, and Ponting reconciled with a hug. PBKS now lead the points table with 5 wins in 6 matches.
Shreyas Iyer, a seasoned IPL captain, is making a strong case for a return to the Indian T20I squad. Reunited with coach Ricky Ponting at Punjab Kings, Iyer's consistent form and leadership potential are drawing attention. He's seen as a strong contender to replace Suryakumar Yadav, with selectors weighing his immediate impact and future captaincy prospects.
