IPL 2021: Prithvi Shaw compares Ricky Ponting’s words to iconic Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Chak De India’ speech- Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw is all geared up to make an impact and find his lost form in the upcoming IPL 2021. DC, under the leadership of new skipper Rishabh Pant and coach Ricky Ponting will be aiming to claim their maiden IPL title.
Speaking about coach Ponting in an exclusive chat posted by Delhi Capitals on their official Twitter page, Shaw said, ” Ponting is an extremely nice person. On the field, he is like a boss and off the field, he is like a friend. When Ricky Sir speaks, it feels like the Chak De India music is being played in the background.”
.@RickyPonting ↔️ @iamsrk from Chak De India 😎
📹 | @PrithviShaw talks about the aura that our Head Coach exudes and much more 🗣️#YehHaiNayiDilli #DCAllAccess @OctaFX pic.twitter.com/a8qbTilWrP
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 6, 2021
IPL 2021: Delhi capitals coach Ponting feels, Smith will bat in top 3 if he is in XI
Ricky Ponting has confirmed that Steve Smith will bat in the top three in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 if the batsman gets into the playing XI.
With Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and South Africa pace duo Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje in red hot form, Smith has to battle it out for the one overseas spot. Smith, who had a disappointing IPL season last year, is “very keen” to get out on the field and show what he has got for the Capitals.
“I caught up with him (recently), he’s very, very keen to go out there and perform well,” said Ponting.
“Obviously the other side of that is there’s a big auction again next year, so if he happens to have a really good IPL this year, then I’m sure that that price is going to go up for the coming season,” he added.