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.
Punjab Kings staff member Andrew Leipus stated that pacer Arshdeep Singh is unaffected by social media criticism regarding viral video remarks. Despite team pressure and fan backlash, Arshdeep remains calm and a leader within the squad.
Punjab Kings, despite facing social media criticism over players' off-field conduct, remain focused on their IPL 2026 campaign, with assistant coach Trevor Gonsalves emphasizing the team's maturity in handling external noise.
Leinster director of rugby Leo Cullen has hit back at media criticism after his side reached the Champions Cup final with a 29-25 victory over Toulon. The Irish province saw an 18-point lead cut to just four in the final 11 minutes before surviving a late fightback. Cullen defended his team against past scrutiny, referencing last year's controversial semi-final loss to Northampton Saints, and said the media "love throwing the boot in" when things don't go well. Leinster will face either Bordeaux-Begles or Bath in the final in Bilbao on 23 May.
