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Rishabh Pant Training Hard To Get Trust Back In Body Following Comeback After Accident: Ricky Ponting | Cricket News

File photo of Rishabh Pant.© X (formerly Twitter)Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting on Thursday said skipper Rishabh Pant is putting in extra effort to get the "trust back" in his body for the upcoming IPL following the horrific accident that sidelined him for 14 months. India wicketkeeper Pant suffered a near-fatal accident in December 2022, which resulted in a year-long recovery phase and forced him to skip last year's IPL. "He (Pant) has probably batted more in the last week than he has ever batted leading into most of the IPLs. I think from his point of view, he wants to get a bit of trust back in his body again," said Ponting on the skipper's approach at the pre-season camp. "He has been putting himself through a few different paces and playing all the shots that he plays. He ...
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“Delhi Capitals Not Able To Back Players”: Former Coach Takes Dig At IPL Team | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals, one of the few franchises to have failed in their pursuit of winning an Indian Premier League (IPL) title, gears up for another season, with Rishabh Pant back as captain. Though Delhi have had some fine players in their ranks, they've only managed to go as far as the final of the tournament once. Mohammad Kaif, a former coach and mentor with the franchise, feels the lack of success at Delhi Capitals is because of the franchise's inability to back players."When I was there, we went to the final in one season and finished top three in the other two seasons. I think the players are not getting backed properly. They are not able to identify players and back them. You can ask the same question of RCB," Mohammed Kaif said in an interview with Lallantop.In the IPL 2023 season, ...
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“Bring It Home”: Ricky Ponting Wishes Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals Ahead Of WPL 2024 Final | Cricket News

Ahead of the final match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), skipper Rishabh Pant and head coach Ricky Ponting of the men's cricket team wished the women's team for their upcoming final match of the tournament. "Best wishes, ft. RP2," Delhi Capitals wrote on X while sharing Pant and Ponting's message. "On behalf of the Delhi Capitals men's team, we clearly think you all are the best team of the season. Now bring it home," Ponting said.𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 wishes, 𝐟𝐭. 𝐑𝐏² #YehHaiNayiDilli #DCvRCB #WPL2024 #TATAWPLFinal pic.twitter.com/BgKLRwXG5T— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 16, 2024Meanwhile, Pant said, "Most importantly, just enjoy your final and have fun."After the end of the group stage matches, DC stood at the top of t...
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“It’s A Big Decision We’ll Have To Make”: Ricky Ponting’s Big Update On Rishabh Pant | Cricket News

Delhi Capitals (DC) coach Ricky Ponting has revealed how he plans to use returning star Rishabh Pant during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Pant is attempting to return from a major car accident in December 2022 and make his comeback to professional cricket for the Capitals later this month. The wicket-keeper/batter has already stepped up his recovery by appearing in a series of match practice sessions alongside India teammate Hardik Pandya at the National Cricket Academy (NCA).Speaking to Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review, Ponting said he is expecting Pant to captain the side from the start of the tournament should his fitness allow."It's a big decision we'll have to make because if he is fit, you'd think he'd step straight back into that captainc...
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On Rishabh Pant’s Future, Delhi Capitals Captaincy, Ricky Ponting’s Big Update | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant is confident of playing the entire IPL but the flamboyant cricketer could only be available as a batter and not behind the stumps, according to Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting. Pant was involved in a life-threatening car accident in December, 2022 that forced him to undergo ligament reconstruction surgeries. "Rishabh is very confident that he's going to be right to play. In what capacity we're not quite sure yet," was quoted as saying by 'ESPNCricinfo'. "You would have seen all the social-media stuff, he's up and about and running well. But in saying that we're only...
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Major League Cricket: Washington Freedom Name Ricky Ponting As Head Coach Ahead Of Season 2 | Cricket News

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has been appointed as the head coach of Washington Freedom ahead of the second season of the Major League Cricket (MLC). The franchise took to X to announce Ponting as the head coach and wrote, "Get ready for a cricket revolution! With @RickyPonting leading, Washington Freedom is set to transform American cricket. As we dive into MLC Season 2, expect groundbreaking plays. Let the games begin." The 49-year-old will fill in the role that was left vacant by Sydney Sixers coach Greg Shipperd. Under Ponting's longtime mentor, Freedom finished third in th...
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‘Sab Sledging Karenge’: Young Captain’s Pep Talk Ahead Of Match Goes Viral | Cricket News

When we hear the word sledging in cricket, it reminds us of the Australian team during the late 90s and early 2000s. Australia, under the leadership of Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting, was not only famous for their skills on the field, but also their aggressive sledging of opponents. The side from Down Under won several games with their skills on the field, but there were times when the Australian team of the past had to take a different approach to gain an advantage over their opponents. Ponting's Australia had mastered the art of sledging, winning two World Cup titles under that period.However, when it comes to recent times, Virat Kohli's Team India came close to replicating Australia, especially in Test cricket. Kohli, during his tenure as captain, had instilled fearless approach in hi...
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Australian Media ‘Storm’ Brews As Coach Skips BBL Match To Join IPL 2024 Auction | Cricket News

Sydney Thunder's head coach, Trevor Bayliss, will skip his team's clash against Adelaide Strikers on Tuesday in the Big Bash League (BBL) to attend the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction in Dubai on behalf of IPL franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), ESPNcricinfo reported. The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction will be taking place in Dubai at the Coca-Cola Arena on December 19 making it the first-ever instance of an auction taking place overseas.As ESPNcricinfo reported, Bayliss, who is a head coach of PBKS, flew to India in the middle of the 2022-23 BBL season to participate in last year's auction, but his journey this year will cause him to miss a fixture in his job at home. Other coaches, notably Andy Flower in early 2022, have already departed tournaments to attend the IPL auc...