NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, is confident that the current team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, will be determined to make amends for their recent losses against India on home soil. The Australians have suffered back-to-back Test series defeats against the Indian side in their own backyard.Ponting predicts that Australia will…
NEW DELHI: After leaving the Delhi Capitals, Ricky Ponting is still eager to pursue coaching chances in the Indian Premier League, and he has revealed that the team plans to appoint an Indian coach to succeed him.Despite acknowledging that his departure from the IPL team was a result of his lack of awards, Ponting, who…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League prepares for a mega-auction before the 2025 season, a report suggested that Chennai Super Kings are planning for a future without their iconic captain, MS Dhoni. With Dhoni likely to play his final season next year, CSK have already appointed Ruturaj Gaikwad as his successor in the captaincy…
NEW DELHI: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has predicted India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Aussie batting sensation Travis Head to emerge as the leading wicket-taker and run-getter, respectively, in the upcoming T20 World Cup.Ponting, renowned for his cricketing acumen, believes Bumrah’s exceptional pace and skill in delivering crucial breakthroughs will make him the tournament’s…
NEW DELHI: Amidst reports that former Australian cricketers Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer turned down offers to coach the Indian senior men’s team, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah categorically denied the board approached any former Australian cricketer with a coaching offer.Jay Shah said in a statement on Friday,…
NEW DELHI: With Rahul Dravid‘s tenure as India head coach set to end after the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas, BCCI‘s search for the next man for the top job is currently underway.From Australian great Ricky Ponting to CSK coach Stephen Fleming to current KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir to spin great Harbhajan Singh,…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been handed a one-match ban and fined Rs 30 lakh for the team’s third slow over-rate offence in the IPL 2024, adding a new dimension to their campaign as they gear up for a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.The decision stemmed from the team’s…
NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting weighed in on the ‘Impact Player’ rule in the IPL, suggesting that fans should have a say in determining the fate of this contentious system.Ponting, who has not been a staunch supporter of the Impact Player rule, responded to the debate surrounding its implications for the…
NEW DELHI: “I didn’t need a second invitation to be aggressive,” remarked Delhi Capitals‘ Jake Fraser-McGurk after his impactful performance in the match. The young cricketer’s assertive approach was evident as he swiftly took charge, demonstrating his attacking intent from the outset.Fraser-McGurk’s proactive batting style, characterised by quick runs and powerful strokes, set the tone…
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