Amid India-Pakistan tension, former Australian captain and Punjab Kings head coach in the IPL, Ricky Ponting has shown that he is being praised.
When a situation of war arose due to sudden tension between India and Pakistan during IPL 2025, Ponting took a very adventure and responsible decision. He not only decided to live in India, but also ensured that the foreign players of Punjab Kings live in India. Who were currently preparing to leave Delhi.
As soon as the news of the ceasefire came ..
It is being said that due to the encouraging speech of Ponting, the entire foreign team of Punjab Kings will return to India. Let us know that after the postponement of IPL 2025 for a week, there is an atmosphere of tension between all the teams. The match against the Punjab Kings against Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala was canceled in the middle due to security reasons. After this, both teams were taken to Delhi by special Vande Bharat train. Amid the ongoing tension on the border, the BCCI said to send all the players to their homes. After which he was ready to board a flight from Delhi to Australia.
Ponting-Hadin agrees to live in India
However, as soon as the ceasefire was announced, both Ponting and assistant coach Brad Hadin agreed to live in India. Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon gave this information. Talking to a private news agency, he said, “Thank you very much to Ricky Ponting.” He further said that Ricky Ponting is going home. He also rode on the plane, but as soon as the ceasefire was announced, he returned. He also said that Brad Hadin is also with us.
Foreign players returned
However, many players from Punjab Kings had returned home before this incident. Ponting then spoke to foreign players and persuaded them to return to India. Many players, including Xavier Bartlett and Marcus Stoinis, are currently in Australia, but they will return to India after the BCCI announced the revised IPL 2025 program. Menon said, “Our players will come back.” Ricky and Hadin have set an example. We are waiting for official instructions from BCCI and only then we will be able to contact our players.
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