IPL 2025: MS Dhoni will not play… whether he is the captain or not, he will always be a mentor for the team – Ponting’s big prediction
MS Dhoni (Photo Source: BCCI/IPL) Former Australia captain and new head coach of Punjab Kings, Ricky Ponting has told whether Chennai Super Kings (CSK) can adopt its own formula to manage MS Dhoni’s workload management in IPL 2025. He praised the former CSK captain for playing for so long in the Indian Premier League. CSK has retained Dhoni for Rs 4 crore ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Former India and Chennai captain Dhoni was retained as an uncapped player as he last played an international match five years ago. Ricky Ponting has made a big prediction regarding 43-year-old Dhoni. Ponting says that CSK will not field Mahi in all the matches in IPL 2025. Before IPL 2025, Ricky Ponting gave a big statement regarding MS Dhoni. Ricky Ponting feels that in order to increase Dhoni’s impact in the upcoming season of IPL, he will be given rest sometimes so that the workload can also be managed. Ponting said in the recent episode of ICC Review, “Two seasons ago he probably had his worst season but then he bounced back last year. He made an impact in some matches like the old MS Dhoni. I think it will be the same now. They may not field him the entire season. They can think of keeping him out of the match and giving him rest to ensure his best performance.” Let us tell you that under the leadership of Dhoni, CSK has won five IPL trophies. MS Dhoni had handed over the CSK captaincy to Rituraj Gaikwad before IPL 2024. However, the Chennai team was not successful in reaching the playoffs last season. CSK stood fifth in the points table. Ponting said, “Whichever team he is in, whether he is the captain or not, he will always be a mentor and leader for that team. Even if he is playing or sitting outside. His height is so big. Dhoni is important for Chennai as he provides leadership on and off the field.”
IPL 2024: Ricky Ponting’s son is also a very good bowler, wants to bowl to Rahul Tewatia and get the contract for this great tournament.
Gujarat Titans has shared this video on its official social media account and its caption is written ‘Junior Ponting vs Tewatia.’ GT vs DC (Pic Source-X) Today i.e. on 17th April, the great match of Indian Premier League 2024 will be played between Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, before the start of this spectacular match, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting also brought his son Fletcher for the practice session. A video is going viral on social media in which it can be seen that Ricky Ponting is asking his son Fletcher to bowl to Rahul Tewatia of Gujarat Titans. In this video, it can be seen that Tewatia is asking Fletcher whether he is a batsman or a fast bowling all-rounder. On this Fletcher said that he is a fast bowler. After this Ricky Ponting said that you should prove yourself. Gujarat Titans has shared this video on its official social media account and its caption is written ‘Junior Ponting vs Tewatia.’ Fletcher bowled very good balls to Rahul Tewatia and the Gujarat Titans player also hit excellent shots on it. Here’s the video: Jr. Ponting vs Tewatia 👀#AavaDe , #GTKarshe , #GTvDC pic.twitter.com/tPlxOWw9Z7 — Gujarat Titans (@gujarat_titans) April 16, 2024 Ricky Ponting, while talking to PTI before the match against Gujarat Titans, revealed that he is very happy that Rishabh Pant has made a comeback. Let us tell you, Rishabh Pant has performed very well in IPL 2024 so far. Ricky Ponting also believes that Rishabh Pant should be included in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 as a wicketkeeper batsman. At present, if we talk about IPL 2024, Delhi Capitals has won two out of six matches while they have lost four. Delhi team is at 9th position in the points table of IPL 2024. Whereas Gujarat Titans have won three out of six matches while the team has faced defeat. With points, Gujarat is placed sixth in the Indian Premier League 2024 points table. Both the teams would like to win this match. 5 Australian players who scored half century in debut IPL match IPL 2024: These 11 foreign players took crores of rupees but flopped IPL 2024: 5 players who hit the most sixes in the 19th and 20th overs of IPL 5 fastest bowlers in IPL history Who are the head coaches of all the 10 teams in IPL 2024? Which team has won the most matches against RCB in Chinnaswamy? IPL 2024: 3 former RCB players who are creating havoc in SRH 4 players who have played more than 500 T20 matches MS Dhoni: Amazing records of Dhoni as CSK captain Captains of which teams were changed before the start of IPL 2024
IPL 2024: Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting’s statement on Rishabh Pant’s IPL return will win your heart.
Sourav Ganguly said that Rishabh Pant is a special talent and player. Rishabh Pant, Ricky Ponting and Sourav Ganguly. (Image Source: DC Indian Premier League 2024: Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting and director of cricket Sourav Ganguly franchise captain Rishabh Pant (Rishabh Pant) and feels that the presence of the star wicketkeeper-batsman can turn the team’s fortunes in IPL 2024. Ricky Ponting has been a part of the Delhi Capitals (DC) coaching staff for a long time, and he has watched Rishabh Pant closely, but he has never seen the Indian star prepare as hard for an IPL season as he does. He did it today for the season starting March 22. Rishabh Pant looks fantastic: DC coach Ricky Ponting Ricky Ponting was quoted by PTI as saying: “Rishabh Pant has had a lot more batting practice in the last week than in previous IPL seasons. I think maybe he wants to get that confidence back about his body. He is running himself at some different paces and playing all the shots that he plays. He looks fantastic, and more importantly, he has a smile on his face, which we love to see. We all love his friendly demeanor and the way he brings smiles to the team. Although he is still young in age, he has really played a lot of cricket. He sets an example, he has a lot of energy and that’s why other people follow him.” I am very surprised by the improvements Rishabh Pant has made: Sourav Ganguly Meanwhile, Sourav Ganguly said: “Rishabh Pant is not an orthodox batsman, so you expect that character in his captaincy. No player comes prepared for the role of captain. You learn as you go and I believe captaincy comes by instinct. I look forward to seeing him in action during IPL 2024. I am amazed at the improvements he has made. I hope it’s a good season for him, because he’s been through a lot emotionally. When you go through an injury like that, it’s never easy to bounce back and get into a rhythm. It will be great to see him back not only for Delhi Capitals, but also for the Delhi Ranji team and India as he is a special talent and player.”
IND vs ENG 2024: From equaling Ponting’s record to creating history for England, Joe Root made amazing records
Joe Root helped England post 302 runs for the loss of seven wickets on the board on the first day. Joe Root. (Image Source: X) England’s Test tour of India 2024, IND vs ENG: Former England captain and senior batsman Joe Root (Joe Root) has silenced his critics by scoring a record-breaking century against India in the fourth Test being played at the JSCA International Stadium in Ranchi from 23rd February today. After going through a poor form in the first three Test matches of the ongoing five-match Test series against India, Joe Root batted patiently in Ranchi and gave the England cricket team a brilliant innings after a top-order collapse. I took over. Root made a partnership of 113 runs with wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Fox in the second session of the game and did not give any wicket to India between lunch and tea break. Joe Root made many records by scoring a century in Ranchi During this, Joe Root equaled Australian legend Ricky Ponting’s brilliant record of scoring more than 20 fifties against India by completing a half-century. Now Root and Ponting are the foreign batsmen with the highest number of 50+ scores in Test cricket in India. Most 50+ scores against India in Tests Cricket :- 1) 20 – Joe Root*2) 20 – Ricky Ponting3) 19 – Javed Miandad4) 19 – Clive Lloyd – What a Player, Joe Root 🐐……!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nNhIEENyUf – Jai Cricket. (@Jay_Cricket18) February 23, 2024 Meanwhile, Joe Root left no stone unturned in taking his innings forward from here and scored a brilliant century to take his team out of the difficult situation and gave a befitting reply to his critics. With this century, Joe Root has become the foreign batsman to score the most Test centuries (10) in India. Joe Root becomes the first cricketer to score 🔟 Test centuries against India. pic.twitter.com/NPC9DDNvgo — CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 23, 2024 Completed 19000 runs in international cricket Apart from this, the legendary England batsman has completed 19000 runs in international cricket and now he has become the first batsman for England to achieve this feat. Let us tell you, Joe Root played an unbeaten inning of 106 runs facing 226 balls till the stumps and during this he hit nine fours and helped England post 302 runs at the loss of seven wickets on the board on the first day. First England player to complete 19,000 international runs.#JoeRoot , #EnglandCricket pic.twitter.com/MjaXH25q3R — February 23, 2024
AUS vs WI: Once again Ricky Ponting’s prediction came true, this time Alex Carey trapped in the net
Talking about the match, West Indies scored 311 runs in this match after losing all the wickets in the first innings. Ricky Ponting (Pic Source-Twitter) Currently, the second and final Test match of the two-match Test series between Australia and West Indies is being played at Gabba, Brisbane. In this match, former Australian team captain Ricky Ponting had made a big prediction regarding the wicket of Alex Carey which proved to be correct. Just as Ricky Ponting said, Australia’s wicketkeeper batsman was out. Ricky Ponting was sitting in the commentary panel when Alex Carey was batting on 65 runs. Ricky Ponting was watching carefully as Alex Carey was continuously playing aggressive shots against the West Indies bowlers and scoring runs at a fast pace. Ricky Ponting said during the commentary, ‘Alex Carey’s eyes are moving a lot. He is trying to hit hard on every ball. He should play a little defensive cricket and play big shots on good length balls. As soon as the former Australian captain said this, Alex Carey was caught out on the very next ball of Shamar Joseph. This wicket was very important for West Indies. Here’s the video: Today, in Ricky Ponting commentary: “It looks like (Carey’s) eyes are spinning a bit to me. He’s in overdrive at the moment, wants to hit every ball. “I agree with you Bish, just go a bit more defensive, make him play a big shot from a good length ball.” Cue the video #AUSvWI pic.twitter.com/lSdUJ2emCh — 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 26, 2024 Talking about the match, West Indies scored 311 runs in this match after losing all the wickets in the first innings. On behalf of the team, Joshua de Silva scored 79 runs in 157 balls with the help of seven fours. Apart from him, Kavem Hodge played a valuable inning of 71 runs. Kevin Sinclair scored 50 runs in 98 balls with the help of 5 fours and 1 six while Alzarri Joseph contributed 32 runs. For Australia, experienced fast bowler Mitchell Starc took 4 wickets while Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood took 2 wickets each. West Indies bowlers have also performed very well in this match and have put Australia on the back foot at this time. ICC Awards Winners 2023 List: Who got which award, know here- 5 bowlers who have taken the most wickets in the World Test Championship (WTC) Those 10 unlucky cricketers of test cricket, who were out on 199 runs 5 teams who have won BBL titles the most number of times 5 Indian players who have played the most number of Test matches against England IPL 2024: Dhoni will captain, see CSK’s strong playing XI Virat Kohli out, see India’s playing XI for the first test against England Those 5 Indian players who have scored centuries in all three formats Top 5 captains who hit most sixes in all formats of cricket These 7 cricketers have married more than once