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Punjab Kings (PBKS), Ricky Ponting, is impressed with the young belers of his squad before the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). Ponting shown praise to the young blender Priyansh Arya and left a great suggestion in the combination of opening of the long -awaited tournament.
Ricky Ponting was appointed main coach of Punjab Kings. He spent seven years as the main coach of Delhi Capitals (DC) from 2018 to 2024. The former Captain of Australia played a key role in the selection of the squad during the mega auction, with the franchise that spent € 26.75 to buy Shreyas Iyer.
Ricky Ponting said that Priyansh Arya is a promising opening batter, saying that the young man has great potential for the tournament. Ponting also mentioned that Arya’s role in the team would depend on the combination of players abroad. Above all, Ponting comments indicate that Arya could open tickets for Kings Punjab next to Prabhsimran Singh.
“I think Priyansh Arya is a very special potential batsman to advance the tournament,” Ponting said in an event in New Chandigarh. “Depending on how we go with our makeup abroad, it’s very exciting.”
Priyansh Arya got attention after hitting six six in a on the Delhi Premier League. The batter on his left hand scored 325 runs to an average of 40.62 and a strike rate of 176.63, including a century, during the Syed Mushtaq Ali (SMAT) 2024-25 trophy. Arya is one of the three opening batters in the PBKS template.
Ricky Ponting chose Suryansh Shedge and Musheer Khan as two young players to see Punjab Kings squad. Praised Shedge for his impressive performances. Ponting also said that Musheer Khan has an infectious attitude and brings great energy to the team.
“Suryansh Shedge is also someone who has been very impressive in our training so far,” said Ponting. “When I talk about energy and fun, another player I am impressed with is Musheer Khan. He has already taken a lot to the group. He has an infectious attitude and around the training ground and around the team so far, he has been someone with whom I liked working.”
Suryansh Shedge had an excellent season of the Syed Mushtaq trophy. He had the highest strike rate (251.92) among the beatings who faced at least 50 balls. The hut performed Crucia Cameos that helped Mumbai successfully pursue 230 against Andhra and 222 against Vidarbha.
Meanwhile, Musheer Khan will return again after being marked due to injury to a car accident in September 2024.
Punjab Kings finished ninth last season and has never won an IPL title. They will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on March 25. PBKs aims to finish his playoff drought for decades under Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer. The kings reached the final of 2014.
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