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Ponting Praises Arshdeep's Hard Work After Match-Winning Spell vs Mumbai

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has praised fast bowler Arshdeep Singh for his brilliant match-winning spell of 3 for 22 against the Mumbai Indians. Ponting highlighted Arshdeep's intense training session the day before, which involved a long target bowling practice to fine-tune his plans. The coach credited the team's environment of trust for backing players through poor form, allowing Arshdeep to bounce back after a slow start to the season. PBKS comfortably chased down MI's target of 196 runs in just 16.3 overs to secure a dominant 7-wicket victory.

Key Points: Ricky Ponting Lauds Arshdeep Singh's Match-Winning IPL Spell

  • Arshdeep's 3/22 spell
  • Ponting highlights training dedication
  • Team environment of trust
  • PBKS chases 196 easily
  • Comeback after slow start
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'When you put in hard work, you get rewards': Ponting lauds Arshdeep's match-winning spell

Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting praises Arshdeep Singh's hard work and 3-wicket haul in a dominant 7-wicket IPL win over Mumbai Indians.

"When you put in the hard work, you get the rewards. - Ricky Ponting"

Mumbai, April 17

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, whose brilliant spell helped the team register a dominant 7-wicket win against the Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Arshdeep, who was struggling to take wickets from the start of the season, made a strong comeback against Mumbai as he took three wickets and gave away just 22 runs in his four overs. After the win, Ponting praised Arshdeep's hard work and commitment towards the team.

"Well, I mean, what everyone needs to know about Arshdeep is that he loves his training. He trains very, very hard. Yesterday, he sent me a 20-minute bowl. It was more like a 30 or 40-minute bowl out here. Did some target bowling stuff. Just fine-tuning the way that he wanted to start his spell today," Ponting said in a video released by IPL on X.

"And it just goes to show that when you put in the hard work, you get the rewards. We got the rewards tonight. So, it's nice to see from a coaching group that when you give trust to your players and let them get themselves prepared in their own way," he added.

Ponting also credited the environment of the team, which helped Arshdeep to mentally prepare for his comeback after a poor performance in starting three matches.

"We'll always back our players in regardless of how well they're going or how well they're not going. You know, in this Punjab team now, we've got a settled side," He said.

"We're backing them in, regardless if they have two or three bad games in a row. The environment that we're creating is all about trust and making sure that we're there for our mates when it matters. And Arshdeep has certainly done that for us this week," he said.

Speaking of the match, despite De Kock's ton, MI were not able to cross the 200-run mark and set a target of 196 runs for PBKS, which they chased down easily in just 16.3 overs.

- IANS

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Sarah B
As an MI fan, it hurts to lose, but you have to appreciate a good performance. Arshdeep was brilliant with the new ball. That spell completely changed the momentum. Ponting's man-management seems top-notch.
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Vikram M
Finally, Arshdeep is back in rhythm! He is such an asset for India in the death overs. This kind of performance before the T20 World Cup is a great sign. The trust from the coaching staff makes all the difference. More power to him!
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Rohit P
Respect to Ponting for this approach. In our Indian system, sometimes players are dropped after one bad game. This culture of backing your players is what builds champion teams. Hope other franchises are taking notes.
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Nikhil C
Great to see, but let's not get carried away. It was one good match. Consistency is key. PBKS's bowling has been a worry, and they need Arshdeep to deliver like this more often, not just at the Wankhede. The real test is ahead.
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Priya S
The story of hard work paying off is so inspiring! Sending that extra practice video to the coach shows his dedication. Youngsters watching this will learn that success is 1% talent and 99% hard work. 👏

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