Ricky Ponting praised Shreyas Iyer for his growing maturity and tactical acumen, stating that he is taking his game to a new level. The Punjab Kings head coach highlighted Iyer’s captaincy and batting skills, emphasizing his understanding of the game and situations. Ponting commended Iyer’s performance in chasing down a 191-run target against Chennai Super Kings, noting that the batsman played a captain’s knock. He expressed confidence in Iyer’s abilities and leadership, citing his success in the IPL and his hunger for victory.
Ponting and Iyer had previously collaborated at Delhi Capitals, where they reached the IPL final in 2020. The Australian legend observed a significant increase in Iyer’s confidence since their time together, attributing it to his experience and success in the league. Ponting praised Iyer’s calm demeanor on the field, his decision-making skills, and his trust in his instincts as a captain. He also highlighted Yuzvendra Chahal’s impressive performance for Punjab Kings, including a hat-trick in the match against CSK, which he believed would boost the spinner’s confidence. Chahal’s late impact in the game was crucial in restricting CSK’s total runs. Overall, Ponting commended both Iyer and Chahal for their contributions to Punjab Kings’ victory.
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