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Former cricketer Ambati Rayudu has offered high praise for Ricky Ponting's exceptional coaching style and leadership at Punjab Kings. His comments come after PBKS pulled off a stunning 16-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders by defending the lowest total in IPL history. Rayudu specifically commended Ponting's relentless motivational approach and suggested the team could achieve significant success with consistent player selection. The match highlighted PBKS's remarkable bowling performance, with Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen playing crucial roles in the team's victory.

Key Points: Rayudu Hails Ricky Ponting's Resilient PBKS Leadership Style

  • Rayudu highlights Ponting's motivational coaching approach
  • PBKS wins dramatic low-scoring IPL match
  • Shreyas Iyer praised for calm captaincy leadership
  • Bowlers heroically defend minimal 111-run total
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He would never give up: Rayudu praises Ricky Ponting

Ambati Rayudu praises Ricky Ponting's coaching and Punjab Kings' remarkable IPL comeback victory against Kolkata Knight Riders

"Ponting would never give up. That's a great combination - Ambati Rayudu"

New Delhi April 16

Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has praised Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting's coaching style, highlighting his pursuit of success and his ability to motivate players.

He believes that Ponting's coaching, combined with a consistent team selection, would lead to significant success for PBKS in the IPL.

"I have known the best of captains who wouldn't have taken this score [111] seriously. Trust me, but this guy did. [Coach Ricky] Ponting does. Ponting would never give up. That's a great combination that they have going. But only if they don't change the players as often as they do. And keep it constant. I think they'll get a lot of success in the IPL," Ambati Rayudu said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Rayudu believes that PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer possesses a calm and composed demeanour, both as a person and as a captain, which contributed to his effectiveness in leadership.

"He [Shreyas] has that composure as a person and as a captain, and that is why I feel... [Bishop] has said he is a good captain, and that's because he has that composure," he added.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) pulled off a remarkable 16-run victory over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a low-scoring thriller at Mullanpur in the IPL 2025 season. The match will be remembered for PBKS successfully defending the lowest total ever in the league's history -- 111 runs.

Defending 112, PBKS bowled out the defending champions for 95 in 15.1 overs at Mullanpur. A phenomenal bowling effort, led by Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen, turned the tables after a poor batting performance.

With this win, PBKS are at the fourth spot, with four wins and two losses, with eight points. KKR are at the sixth spot, with three wins and four losses, giving them six points.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Ponting's leadership is truly inspiring! His never-give-up attitude is exactly what PBKS needed. That 111 defense was legendary stuff 👏 #IPL2025
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Priya M.
While I admire Ponting's coaching, I think PBKS still needs to work on their batting consistency. You can't always rely on bowling miracles to win matches.
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Arjun S.
Shreyas Iyer's calm captaincy + Ponting's aggressive mindset = perfect combo! That match had me on the edge of my seat the whole time!
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Sneha R.
Chahal and Jansen were absolute fire in that match! 🔥 Defending 111 shows what belief and good coaching can do. PBKS might actually go all the way this season!
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Vikram D.
Rayudu makes a good point about consistency in team selection. PBKS has great potential if they stop tinkering with the lineup every match.

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