By Admin 
Punjab Kings have started their preparations before IPL 2026. The team that reached the final last season will enter the field this time with the intention of winning the title. The team’s head coach Ricky Ponting has joined the camp and has warned the players as soon as he arrives. He has clearly said that just spending time in the nets will not be enough, but it is important to be fully prepared physically, technically and mentally before the first match.
The first match of Punjab Kings is to be played against Gujarat Titans on March 31 in New Chandigarh. In such a situation, Ponting told the players during the practice session that this is the time not only for training but also for putting themselves in the right direction. He reminded the players that last season the team had performed brilliantly together and that is what makes them stronger.
Advice to focus on the process
Ricky Ponting told the players that making mistakes in cricket is absolutely normal. A player may drop a catch, may play a bad shot or a bowler may bowl a bad over, but the real thing is that the players stick to their plan and process. According to Ponting, if players make mistakes while playing with the right thinking and fixed game plan, then it should not be considered a big problem, because it is a part of the game. He believes that the team should focus on its preparation and correct process more than the pressure of results. This is what makes the difference in big tournaments.
Last season’s tension, this time an eye on the title
Punjab Kings had performed brilliantly last year, but in the final the team was just 6 runs away from the title. Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first IPL title by defeating them. Now Punjab has a chance to leave that disappointment behind and make a new beginning.
Under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer and guidance of Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings are looking strong again this time. The team includes many important players like Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Janson, Lockie Ferguson, Prabhsimran Singh and Nehal Wadhera.
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