The main coach Punjab Kings (PBKS) Ricky Ponting is impressed with young blows in his composition before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Ponting showering the praise of the young dough Priyansh Arya and dropped a huge hint in opening a combination for the long -awaited tournament.
Ricky Ponting was appointed Chief Coach Punjab Kings. He spent seven years as Chief Coach Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2018 to 2024. Former Australia captain played a key role in choosing a detachment during a mega auction, and the franchise consumed 26.75 crowns to acquire Shreyas Iyer.
Priyansh Arya is a very special potential opening opening – Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting said Priyansh Arya was a promising opening, stating that the young man had great potential for the tournament. Ponting also mentioned that Arya’s role on the team will depend on a combination of foreign players. Significantly, Pontint’s comments indicate that Arya could open up the Kings Punjab Kings together with Prabhsimran Singh.
“I think Priyansh Arya is a very special potential opening for us who are going forward in the tournament,” Ponting said at an event in New Chandigarh. “Depending on which way we go with our foreign makeup, he is very exciting.”
Priyansh Arya attracted attention after hitting six six during Delhi’s Premier League. The left dough scored 325 runs on average 40.62 and a strike rate of 176.63, including a century, during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (Smat) 2024-25. Arya is one of the three openings in the PBKS team.
Musheer Khan got an infectious attitude – Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting was selected by Suryansh Shedge and Musheer Khan as two young players watching in the Punjab Kings team. He praised Shedge for his impressive performances. Ponting also said that Musheer Khan has an infectious attitude and brings a great energy to the team.
“Suryansh Shedge is also someone who has been very impressive so far in our training,” Ponting said. “When I talk about energy and entertainment, the other player I am impressed with is Musheer Khan. He has already brought a lot to the group. So far, he got an infectious attitude, and around the training grounds and around the team, he was someone I really enjoyed working with.”
Punjab Kings to the beginning of the IPL 2025 Campaign against the Titan Gujarat on 25. March
Suryansh Shedge had an extraordinary Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy season. He had the highest hit rate (251.92) among the strokes that faced at least 50 balls. Shedge played key cameras that helped Mumbai successfully persecute 230 against Andhra and 222 against Vidarbha.
Meanwhile, Musheer Khan should return after being placed aside due to injuries from a car accident in September 2024.
Punjab Kings finished ninth last season and never won the IPL title. They will start their IPL 2025 campaign against the Titan Gujarata in Ahmedabad on March 25. PBKS aims to end its decade drought playoffs under Ricky Pontint and Shreyas Iyer. The kings last reached the finals in 2014.
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