IPL 2026: 'He must have a lot going on'- Ashwin reacts to Ricky Ponting’s lone dugout moment
Punjab Kings are facing elimination in IPL 2026 after suffering their sixth consecutive defeat. Head coach Ricky Ponting's solitary moment in the dugout has drawn attention, highlighting the team's struggles. Ravichandran Ashwin commented on the deeper issues affecting the franchise's performance and criticized their decision to split home games between venues.
- ▪Punjab Kings are on the brink of elimination after losing six consecutive matches.
- ▪Ricky Ponting was seen alone in the dugout, which became a viral moment.
- ▪Ravichandran Ashwin expressed sympathy for Ponting and criticized the team's venue strategy.
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