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Ricky Ponting is the coach of Punjab Kings.
Punjab head coach Ricky Ponting was scheduled to leave for his home to Australia on Saturday, when a ceasefire was announced between India and Pakistan. Despite this, the former Australian player had an option to return home, but decided not to do so and got off the flight at the last moment. Also celebrated all foreign players for this.
IPL was suspended on 9 May
On May 9, IPL 2025 had to be suspended due to tension with Pakistan. Then BCCI had said that the country is in a state of war at this time and in such a situation the cricket tournament is not right.
The IPL can resume again from May 16 after a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan on 10 May. In such a situation, the BCCI is churning to the league’s remaining match. For this, suggestions are also being taken from the government and a decision can be taken on this in the next 48 hours.
On 8 May, the IPL match between Punjab and Delhi had to be canceled. The tournament has been banned since then.
Reached Delhi from Dharamshala
Punjab-Delhi match was being held on 8 May at Dharamshala Stadium. The match was 10.1 overs when the match was canceled due to security reasons. Blackout at the stadium. After this, the players were rushed to Delhi by special Vande Bharat train on the second day.
Ponting stayed in Delhi for the next 2 days and also ensured that the foreign players of Punjab Kings who were concerned with the increasing tension between two countries should be stopped in India.
Players of Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals inside the train.
Ponting’s personality fantastic: CEO
Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon said about the World Cup winner Captain, it reflects the character of Ponting. Only he could do this. The batch of Punjab Kings included Marcus Stoynis, Aaron Hardy, Josh English and Xavier Bartlet (all from Australia).
A team member from the news agency PTI said, “Foreign Places were worried.” Everyone wanted to leave India as soon as possible with Stoynis. But Ponting convinced him to stay here after ceasefire.
Marco Janson in Dubai
PBKS all -rounder Marco Janson is the only player to go out of India from the team. They are also in Dubai, and can come back anytime. Ponting enthralled the team out of nervous position.
Punjab can reach playoffs for the first time since 2014
In the first season of Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting, Punjab can achieve their first play-off berths since 2014. The team is currently third in the points table. Punjab has 15 points. The team won 7 matches, defeat in 3 and a match was inconclusive.
Punjab-Delhi match will start from there
The second team trapped in Dharamshala was Delhi Capitals. Because after Punjab Kings scored 122 for 1 wicket in 10.1 overs, the match had to be stopped due to security reasons. Later, the IPL chairman himself came and evacuated the stadium. This match will resume from the same situation. But Venue and date have not been decided yet.
The May 8 match between Punjab and Delhi had to be canceled due to the attacks on the border.