Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed proficient batsman Prithvi Shaw, who has misplaced his place within the Indian crew and was just lately concerned in a minor altercation with followers, to do nicely this season.
Ponting mentioned, “I think we are going to see the real Prithvi Shaw this season.” “He’s in better physical shape than I’ve ever seen him before. I talked to him the other day about his attitude, the way he’s acting, and how things are going. I honestly feel That this is going to be his biggest season in the IPL. He just has such a different look in his eyes this year. You can see, he is hungrier than ever,” Ponting mentioned.
“I really feel like this season, one thing has actually clicked with Prithvi. I really advised him on the finish of coaching two days in the past, ‘This recreation, in the event you do not pay shut consideration to it, it’s going to get away from you. But in the event you work arduous, it gives you again on a regular basis.’ So I feel this might be a extremely massive yr for them.
The former Australian skipper’s profession was additionally initially torn aside by off-field points, together with being punched within the room as soon as. He was additionally banned for 3 matches. Ponting mentioned, “It’s well documented that I had some problems in the beginning.”
“It’s just about being true to yourself and wanting to be the best that you can be. One thing I always tell my players is that I don’t like laziness and people not using their talents. That’s my job as a coach. Looking at my career…at that time there was not as much spotlight on me as some of the Indian players through the numbers, media and everything,” he mentioned.
“It’s in regards to the gamers understanding how massive the general public measurement of what they’re really doing. As a participant typically you do not see the larger image of it than enjoying cricket. In the actual world Everyone appears to be like at you want this. IPL isn’t the actual world for all these kids.
Ponting additionally mentioned that it is necessary for gamers to have an organized private life as it’s going to assist them keep disciplined and concentrate on cricket. “The better person you are, the easier it is to be a better player. It’s really difficult to be a disciplined performer on the field if your personal life is not in order.”
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
