Former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan played in the IPL for Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2021 under Ricky Ponting’s coaching. In a recent podcast, the former left-handed opening batter shared his admiration for him and recalled the Australian legend’s impact as a coach and leader during his stint with Delhi Capitals.
Speaking about Punjab Kings’ performance in the latest IPL season, Dhawan highlighted how vital strong leadership is for building a winning team.
“Shreyas and Ricky Ponting are a wonderful combination and they both made a very good team this year. Ricky is a very positive person, very strong. His thought process and his skills stand out. A good player can make you win matches, but if you want to win the tournament, the entire team needs to perform well. Hence, making a good tea