During the KKR vs PBKS match batter Nehal Wadhera explained how Shreyas Iyer as captain and Ricky Ponting as head coach motivated the team to their historic victory. Punjab earned a 16-run victory after defending their historic IPL record of 111 to eliminate Kolkata Knight Riders for just 95 runs in the second match. Wadhera has also shared how fantastic the team speeches from Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iye were that led Punjab to their unbelievable win. Ponting told his bowlers to embrace their duties and create intense spells that would transform dreams into reality.
Here Is What Nehal Wadhera Has To About His Coach Ricky Ponting
“I have never ever heard a negative word come out from his mouth. When your coach is of such a character and the way he inspires everyone Even when we got out all out for 111, he just said that, ‘Ok, today our bowlers need to get the job done. I need some really fiery spells today.’ You know, automatically when players listen to such things from our coach, the confidence automatically, just boosts up,” said Wadhera in the post-match press conference.
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Wadhera Talks About Ponting And Iyer’s Pep Talks
“I think it really showed up in the field and I think it’s all because of his pep talks and also Shreyas Iyer. The way he just charges up everyone, I think he’s one of the finest captains I’ve ever played under. He’s really great with what he does with the bat and the way he captains. The way he’s leading the team is really great,” he added.
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