All I can do and control is the behaviour of the team: PBKS head coach Ricky Ponting
Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting addressed the team's recent six-match losing streak, attributing it to on-field issues rather than external distractions. He emphasized that he can only control the team's behavior and preparation. Ponting praised skipper Shreyas Iyer for his leadership during this challenging period.
- ▪Ricky Ponting dismissed claims that social media or external noise contributed to the team's slump.
- ▪He stated that the losing streak is due to small on-field lapses.
- ▪Ponting praised Shreyas Iyer's leadership, calling it a key positive in the campaign.
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