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Kolkata, April 5 Yuzvendra Chahal's "dangerous" reputation stems from his relentless work ethic, says Punjab Kings assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves as the experienced leg-spinner eyes another impactful performance against Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL clash on Monday.Chahal is the...

Chennai, April 4 – Head coach Ricky Ponting praised Punjab Kings’ (PBKS) opening pair for setting up the chase and also commended the bowling unit after their victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 7th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday...

New Delhi, April 1 – After dazzling with a match-winning 72 on his IPL debut, helping Punjab Kings win by three wickets against Gujarat Titans, all-rounder Cooper Connolly said head coach Ricky Ponting’s guidance helped him stay calm and focused, which in turn helped him manage the nerves he...

Mullanpur, Apr 1 Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly says head coach Ricky Ponting told him to dominate while he looked forward to learning from captain Shreyas Iyer on his IPL debut against Gujarat Titans.Connolly struck a match-winning 72 not out (44 balls; 5 fours, 5 sixes) in his maiden...

New Chandigarh, March 30 – The Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at their home ground, the New International Stadium, in New Chandigarh on Tuesday.Speaking about the campaign opener, head coach Ricky Ponting...

Mullanpur, March 30 Shreyas Iyer's desire to win the Indian Premier League trophy is now stronger than ever, and he is keen to achieve even greater success in the 2026 season, said Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting on Monday.Iyer, who joined the franchise last year as captain, led PBKS to...

Chandigarh, March 25: The Punjab Kings have received a timely boost ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League, with Australian duo Marcus Stoinis and Cooper Connolly joining the squad in Mohali.The pair linked up with their teammates at the New International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, where...

New Delhi, March 23 Head coach Ricky Ponting has urged Punjab Kings players to be physically, technically, and mentally sharp, drawing confidence from their strong performance last season.Punjab Kings reached the IPL final last year after a decade, but a title eluded them as Royal Challengers...

New Delhi, March 23 – Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting set the tone for the upcoming 2026 Indian Premier League season with a clear message to his players: embrace mistakes, but remain committed to the process. Addressing the squad at the start of their training camp in Mullanpur, New...

New Delhi, March 22 – Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes that Delhi Capitals (DC) are poised to end their long wait for an IPL title, noting that the franchise's 2026 squad looks like "a very strong unit" and that he will be rooting for them to win the trophy this year.DC are one of...

New Delhi, March 18 Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has given the all-clear for Marco Jansen to join the IPL late, considering that the South African all-rounder was among the last group of players who departed from India late after the T20 World Cup due to logistical issues.South...

Dubai, March 16 Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting hailed India as the strongest T20I side ever assembled after their latest T20 World Cup triumph, saying the team's depth, experience, and consistency underline its remarkable record in white-ball cricket.India defeated New Zealand by 96...

New Delhi, March 16 – Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hailed India as the greatest white-ball team ever assembled after they became the first men's side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title with an emphatic 96-run win over New Zealand in the final at the Narendra Modi...

New Delhi, March 14 – The legendary Ricky Ponting has identified India's decision to continue using wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson at the top of the order as one of the defining moments in their successful ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, saying the faith shown in him by captain...

New Delhi, March 12: Punjab Kings (PBKS) has unveiled their match jersey for the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, with the franchise opting for a refreshed design that features their signature red and blue colors.PBKS, led by India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer and coached by...

New Delhi, February 25 – Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting believes that India should move away from overthinking match-ups and instead focus on fielding their strongest XI following the 76-run defeat to South Africa in the Super Eights of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.India's team...

Chennai, February 25 Former India coach Ravi Shastri considers the defeat against South Africa in the Super 8s as a blessing in disguise and feels that the "shakeup" was much needed for the defending champions to "reflect and reset" before the business end of the T20 World Cup.India will be...

New Delhi, February 18 Former captain Ricky Ponting says the current Australian team lacked the aura that defined its past teams at global events and termed the country's early exit from the men's T20 World Cup as a "really poor campaign".Speaking on the latest episode of the ICC Review...