Australian veteran Ricky Ponting has revealed that he wanted to include Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal in Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) mega auction as the head coach wanted to prepare the team in search of the first title. .
Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL winner Shreyas Iyer was acquired by Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore, making him the second most expensive player to be sold in the auction while leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was bought for Rs 18 crore, making him the most expensive spinner of the tournament. became.
Left -handed fast bowler Arshdeep recently beat Chahal and became the highest T20 wicket bowler in India. Punjab Kings used their RTM card to retain him for Rs 18 crore, which made him the most expensive Indian fast bowler in the history of IPL auction.
Ponting while talking about his strategy in ‘The Hovie Games’ podcast said, “There were three players who I wanted to bring. One of these players Arshdeep Singh has been with Punjab Kings for three or four years.” He said, “I also wanted to bring a captain with whom I had worked first and which had got a lot of success. So we chose Shreyas Iyer. I also wanted to bring Yuji. So we have Indian players who have Indian players Perfects. “
Ponting further said, “And then, during the auction we have to make some changes to ensure that we have a really good team. I am trying to separate and rebild things and the right people around me Are. But these three were not compromised. “
Ricky Ponting has said that there will be a lot of changes in the upcoming season. Ponting said, “The way we are seen, the way we present ourselves, the way we train, the way we play, and the way we are led, this year It is actually going to be separated from previous years.
Ponting said about fan base
Ricky Ponting has also talked about his fan base during this period. Ponting said, “When you are in India, most of the flights or when you check-in in a hotel, there are many people around those who try to take a picture or they hold your bag and leave it in your room Want. But when you come to India, it is an integral part of the life of Australian cricketer. “
Ponting further said, “You appreciate it more when you understand how much it matters to them. There are all people of different ages. I think there is a lot of permission to do a lot by commenting in India. It is now that I have spent a lot of time in the country. I have also been able to work with many such players who have talked about me in the media that people have thought that since my play, my people have done a lot of talk. Learned a lot about. “
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