Ricky Ponting On Shashank Singh Catch Drop: Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh has become a topic of discussion regarding poor fielding in IPL 2026. He is continuously dropping catches. Even in the 49th match of the season being played against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shashank dropped a catch or rather he dropped a laddu catch, on which Ricky Ponting’s reaction was worth seeing.

Shashank dropped the catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad’s star batsman Heinrich Klaasen. Earlier, Shashank was also dropped from the team after dropping the catch. Now he returned against Hyderabad and once again dropped the catch.

Along with dropping the catch, he also hit a four.

Along with dropping the catch, Shashank also hit a four. After missing the catch, the camera went towards Ricky Ponting. Ponting obviously appeared angry. This incident happened on the fourth ball of the 9th over. Yuzvendra Chahal was bowling the over. On the fourth ball, Klaasen tried to play a sweep shot, Shashank, standing near the boundary line, took a laddu catch. Watch the video…

Well well well, it’s that man again!

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Klaasen’s missed catch was the turning point of the match. Klaasen played the biggest innings for Hyderabad and scored 69 runs in 43 balls with the help of 3 fours and 4 sixes. His innings helped the team reach a big total.

Hyderabad made a big total

Hyderabad, who batted first, put 235 runs on the board at the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. Klaasen played the biggest innings. Apart from this, Ishan Kishan scored 55 runs in 32 balls with the help of 2 fours and 4 sixes. In the end, Nitish Reddy came at number five and scored 29* runs in 13 balls with the help of 2 fours and 2 sixes. To win, Punjab will have to put 236 runs on the board. Now it will be interesting to see which team wins the match. Hyderabad can reach the top of the points table if it wins. At present Punjab is at the top number.

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Punjab Kings, coached by Ricky Ponting, are a big problem for all the opposition teams in the IPL. Punjab, which played the final of IPL 2025, has started IPL 2026 in the same style and is unbeatable till now. On Thursday, Punjab Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at their home ground Wankhede.

After the win over Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings have reached the top of the points table. On the strong win and the team’s excellent performance in the season, Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting said that as a coach, he supports and challenges the players, but does not control them.

Our aim is to create a strong group with clear roles- Ponting

“For me, it starts with creating the right environment where every player feels valued and is on the same page. As a coach, I’m there to support and challenge them, not to control them. Even when they fail, they need to know that’s part of the game. In T20 cricket, you just need a few players to get through on any given day,” Ponting said on Geostar.

He said that our strategy was the same during the auction also. Our goal was to create a strong group with clear roles. When players have a feeling of cooperation towards others, the results are good.

If we look at the match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings, Punjab won the toss and decided to bowl first. With the help of Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 112 runs off 60 balls, Mumbai had scored 195 runs for 6 wickets.

Punjab Kings won the match by 7 wickets by scoring 198 runs for 3 wickets in 16.3 overs, thanks to Prabhsimran Singh’s unbeaten 80 off 39 balls and captain Shreyas Iyer’s 66 runs off 35 balls.

Punjab has won 4 out of 5 matches of the season. One match was washed out due to rain.

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World 10 Richest Cricketers: Indian cricketers do not rule the world just by becoming superhit. This game has taken him to the heights of fame. Due to this game, even after leaving cricket, he is earning a lot of money. Let us tell you, the dominance of Indian players is clearly visible in the list of the richest cricketers in the world. 5 Indian players are included in the list of 10 richest cricketers in the world. Of these, three are occupying the top-3 positions. Sachin Tendulkar, who is called ‘God of Cricket’, remains at the first place in this list. Here we will tell you who are the 10 richest cricketers in the world?

Who are the 10 richest cricketers in the world?

1. Sachin Tendulkar – India

Sachin Tendulkar, who is called ‘God of Cricket’, is at the top with many unmatched records. He is also on top in the list of rich cricketers. He has the maximum wealth of 170 million dollars i.e. around Rs 1410 crore in Indian rupees.

2. Mahendra Singh Dhoni – India

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, known worldwide as ‘Captain Cool’, is at second place in this list. IPL is still active today, Dhoni has a net worth of 130 million dollars i.e. 1040 crore rupees in Indian rupees.

3. Virat Kohli – India

Virat Kohli, popularly known as ‘King Kohli’, is at third place in the list of the richest cricketers in the world. After retiring from T20 International and Test formats, Virat is now seen in Indian jersey only in ODI cricket. His net worth is 120 million dollars i.e. Rs 1010 crore.

4. Ricky Ponting – Australia

Former captain Ricky Ponting, who has won Australia the most number of ODI World Cup titles three times, is at fourth position in the list of the world’s richest cricketers. He has assets worth approximately 75 million dollars i.e. 620 crores in Indian rupees.

5. Jacques Kallis – South Africa

Former South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis is at number five in this list. He has a net worth of around 70 million dollars i.e. 580 crores in Indian rupees.

6. Brian Lara – West Indies

Great West Indies batsman Brian Lara is at sixth position in the list of the world’s richest cricketers. Lara has assets worth 60 million dollars i.e. about 500 crores in Indian rupees.

7. Sourav Ganguly – India

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is also one of the richest cricketers in the world. Ganguly is at seventh position in this list. He also has a net worth of $60 million i.e. Rs 500 crore.

8. Shane Warne – Australia

Former great Australian leg spinner Shane Warne is at eighth position in the list of the world’s richest cricketers. Warne is also the second bowler to take the most wickets in Test cricket. He has assets worth 50 million dollars i.e. about 415 crores in Indian rupees.

9. Chris Gayle – West Indies

Former dangerous West Indies batsman Chris Gayle is at ninth position in this list. GAIL has a net worth of around 45 million dollars i.e. 375 crores in Indian rupees.

10. Virender Sehwag – India

India’s explosive former opening batsman Virender Sehwag is one of the richest cricketers in the world. Sehwag is at number ten in this list. He also has a net worth of 42 million dollars i.e. Rs 350 crore.

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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Most Runs In Test Cricket History: In the 149-year long history of Test cricket, only 5 batsmen have achieved the feat of scoring 13,000 or more runs. To reach this magical figure, it takes not only technology but also patience and years of hard work. Till now, only five legendary batsmen of the world have been able to achieve such a feat, only Sachin Tendulkar, Joe Root, Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis have been able to register their names in this elite club. These figures reflect the unwavering passion of these legends and their dedication to stay on the pitch for decades.

Most test runs in the name of Sachin Tendulkar

The great batsman Sachin Tendulkar, known as ‘God of Cricket’, has the most runs in Test cricket. He has scored 15,921 runs in 200 test matches. Sachin scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries in his 24-year career. It was because of his dedication towards the game that he scored runs from every corner of the world and against every great bowler. Sachin is the first batsman in the world to cross the mark of 13,000 runs.

Joe Root left Ponting, Kallis and Dravid behind

In Test cricket, England’s star batsman Joe Root is the only English cricketer to cross the historic figure of 13,000 Test runs. Also, Root is the second batsman in the world to score the most runs in the history of Test cricket after the great Sachin Tendulkar. Root has achieved this glorious position leaving behind legends like Ricky Ponting, Rahul Dravid and Jacques Kallis. Root now seems to be getting very close to Sachin’s ‘invincible’ world record of 15,921 runs, as he has so far scored a total of 13,943 runs in 163 Test matches, which includes 41 centuries.

Ricky Ponting is the third highest run scorer in Tests.

Australia’s greatest batsman and captain Ricky Ponting is the third highest run scorer in Test cricket. He scored 13,378 runs in 168 test matches. During this period, Ponting scored 41 centuries in his career and led the ‘Golden Age’ of Australian cricket, which was his biggest strength of consistency.

Jacques Kallis is the fourth player to score the most runs in Tests.

Jacques Kallis, considered the greatest all-rounder in cricket history, is the fourth batsman to score the most runs in Test cricket. He not only scored 13,289 runs in 166 Test matches, but also took 292 wickets. He scored 45 centuries in his Test career. His statistics show that despite being an all-rounder, he was as great a batsman as any proper batsman.

Rahul Dravid is the fifth batsman in this list.

Great Indian batsman Rahul Dravid, popularly known as ‘The Wall’, is the fifth highest run scorer in Test cricket. He scored 13,288 runs in 164 test matches. He has a unique record of playing the most number of balls (31,258) in Test cricket. Dravid’s game was a wonderful blend of patience, concentration and unwavering technique. He scored 36 centuries in his career.

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Ricky Ponting has released his special rating of players after T20 World Cup 2026. The surprising thing is that he has named England all-rounder Will Jacques as the most influential player of the tournament, leaving behind India’s star players Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah. Ponting has given Jacques a full 10 out of 10.

Ponting’s rating is Jacques number-1

Former Australian captain Ponting gave points to the players in his top-5 list on the basis of their performance. Will Jacques stood first in this list, who got a rating of 10/10. Sanju Samson at second place and Jasprit Bumrah at third place were given 9.5-9.5 marks.

According to Ponting’s ranking, New Zealand’s wicketkeeper batsman Tim Seifert was at fourth position, who got 9 points. Whereas Pakistan’s batsman Sahibzada Farhan has been placed at fifth position with 8.5 points.

Will Jacques showed all-round amazingness

Will Jacques performed brilliantly in both batting and bowling throughout the tournament. He was seen in the role of finisher for England in many matches and also got wickets for the team through bowling when needed. Jacques scored 226 runs in this T20 World Cup and his average was 56.50. The special thing was that along with batting, he also took 9 wickets. With this, he became one of the few players in the history of the tournament who have made a record of scoring more than 200 runs and taking more than 9 wickets in a single edition.

Made many records also

Will Jacques achieved many special achievements in this tournament. He has also made the record of scoring the most runs in a single edition of the T20 World Cup while batting at No. 6 or below. Apart from this, he also achieved a big achievement by winning ‘Player of the Match’ four times in the same tournament. In the match against Italy, he scored the fastest fifty in T20 World Cup history for England by scoring a half-century in just 21 balls.

Official award in the name of Samson

Although Jacques remained number-1 in Ponting’s personal rating, Sanju Samson has officially received the ‘Player of the Tournament’ award. Samson scored 321 runs in the entire tournament and played important innings of 89-89 runs in both the semi-finals and final. Jasprit Bumrah was also excellent in bowling and was among the bowlers who took the most wickets in the tournament. The contribution of these two players has been very important in India’s victory.

Ricky Ponting Made Big Prediction About Yuvraj Samra: Associate nation teams have also performed amazingly in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, due to which the excitement in the entire tournament has increased. In this year’s tournament, many times these small teams have given tough competition against the full member teams, and in some matches they came very close to victory. This time the tournament proved to be a big platform for the associate teams, where many players managed to leave their mark. 19 year old Yuvraj Samra has also attracted everyone’s attention. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has made a big prediction regarding this Canadian player.

Yuvraj Samra shines in T20 World Cup 2026

Young Canadian batsman Yuvraj Samra has given a memorable performance in the T20 World Cup 2026, due to which Ricky Ponting has called him the new rising star of world cricket. He has made a big prediction that Yuvraj will become a big name in Samra franchise cricket in the next 10 years. This 19 year old batsman had played an amazing century innings in the Group D match against New Zealand. He scored 110 runs in 65 balls, which included 11 fours and 6 sixes. This century broke many records. This is the first century by an Associate Nation batsman in the T20 World Cup, and the youngest to score a century in the World Cup (T20 or ODI). Yuvraj Samra was 19 years and 141 days old when he achieved this feat, due to which Ricky Ponting has also become his fan.

Ricky Ponting made a big prediction

Ricky Ponting, while talking to ICC about Yuvraj Samra, said, ‘I think he has put his name on everyone’s lips. High class batting, from a player most of us didn’t know about before going into this tournament. Now we know a lot about him.

Ponting further said, ‘Think he is 19 years old, he is growing and when you see such things from the youngest players in the World Cup, it is no surprise that he has a lot of skill and a lot of talent and I am sure that he will play a lot of franchise based cricket in the next 10 years of his career.’

Australia’s journey in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has ended much earlier than expected. The team’s performance was so disappointing that many stalwarts of the cricket world have started raising questions on it. In this episode, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has openly exposed the shortcomings of the team.

Ponting believes that this time the Australian team did not have that confidence and dominance for which this team has been known. He clearly said that even before entering the tournament, the team was looking weak on paper and the same effect was seen on the field as well.

Defeat against Zimbabwe became the biggest shock

Australia had to face defeat against teams like Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka in the tournament, which has made their path difficult. Ponting has especially described the defeat against Zimbabwe as a turning point. According to him, this was the match after which Australia’s World Cup campaign was derailed. The team’s performance against Sri Lanka also remained lackluster. Failure to defend a big target and lack of consistency in batting had put Australia on the back foot.

The team did not see the ‘aura’ like the old era.

Ponting said that earlier when Australian teams used to enter any ICC tournament, the mental pressure on the opposing teams was clearly visible. This time the lack of that ‘aura’ i.e. dominance and confidence was clearly visible in the team. He also pointed out that many experienced players of the team were not available this time. Due to injury and workload management, some big names remained out, which affected the balance of the team.

Top order failure proved costly

Australia’s batting also did not live up to expectations. The top order batsmen failed to score runs consistently, which created additional pressure on the middle order. The performance of experienced players in big matches is important in making the team win, but this time it was not seen.

Fatigue also became the reason after the Ashes

Ponting also admitted that there was mental and physical pressure on the players due to the recently played Ashes series. It is not easy to immediately prepare yourself for a big tournament like the T20 World Cup after long test matches. Some players took part in the Big Bash League, while others preferred rest. In such a situation, the team could not enter the field with full preparation.

Learning is important for future

The former captain said that winning the ICC trophy is every player’s dream and Australia is no different from it, but if the team has to achieve success in the future, then it will have to expect better performance from its best players in big matches.

Now it will be interesting to see what changes the Australian team makes in its strategy after this setback and how it makes a comeback in the upcoming tournament.

Ricky Ponting Prediction About The ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Former Australian captain and veteran cricket expert Ricky Ponting has made a big prediction regarding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Ponting has told which team is the favorite in this World Cup? He has also talked about the Australian team. He has also told which X factor can work for Australia in this mega event. The ICC T20 World Cup 2026 is going to start from 7th February jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

Australia could not go beyond the Super-8 of T20 World Cup 2024

In the 2024 T20 World Cup played hosted by West Indies and USA, the Australian team could not go beyond the Super-8. After losing to India and Afghanistan, their path to reaching the semi-finals was closed. The T20 World Cup is going to be played again after two years and regarding this, Ricky Ponting has said in the ICC review that Australia has strong players to do well. Ponting said, ‘If you look at the Australian team, I think they have as good a chance as any team.’

Ricky Ponting made predictions regarding T20 World Cup 2026

Ricky Ponting, while predicting the T20 World Cup 2026, said, ‘I think India will be the favorite in this tournament, because the conditions, talent and their group of players are good. It will be difficult to beat them, but I really think we will see Australia in the semi-finals. There has been a slight change in the Australian team. This is not dramatic, if you look at the team he has selected, there is still a lot of experience in that team. Some people are still injured or are coming back from injury. Perhaps this is his biggest concern right now.

Pat Cummins out of T20 World Cup

Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to injury, which is a matter of concern for the Australian team. Regarding this, Ponting said, ‘One thing in that team is that there is very good flexibility with so many all-rounders. You look at Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, there are many. Cooper Connolly is a young player who has won the MVP (Most Valuable Player Award) in the BBL (Big Bash League) for the second consecutive year. The team is looking very strong.

A new rule has come into effect in the Big Bash League 2026-27 season, about which the players are also very curious. This rule is taken from the game of baseball, under which a team can choose a “Designated Hitter” (who will only bat) and a “Designated Fielder” (who will only field). However, it will be up to the teams whether they want to select these players or play with the same playing 11.

Senior players can benefit from this new rule of designated batsman or fielder. The purpose of this rule is also to reduce the chances of injury to the main players. With this the batsman will be able to focus only on his batting. Let us tell you that this new rule has been taken from baseball.

With this new rule, players like Mitchell Marsh, who plays for Perth Scorchers, and veteran batsman Chris Lynn, who plays for Adelaide Strikers, may have a longer career. Older players are more prone to injury while fielding, this rule will reduce the risk for any player.

What is the Designated Batter-Fielder rule?

Designated Batter and Designated Fielder will not be able to bowl, although Designated Fielder can play the role of wicketkeeper. If a team does not want to use this rule, it can play with the normal playing 11.

Glenn Maxwell said about this new rule, “This new rule will increase the excitement in the tournament. How the teams use it? It will be interesting to see.” League consultant Trent Woodhill said, “This rule has received positive feedback from players around the world. This will allow many big players to play in the Big Bash League in the next edition. This rule is not being implemented in the Women’s Big Bash League, but may be in the future.”

Ricky Ponting supported

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting supported this rule, calling it correct. He said, “Some players are at that stage in their career where they are not able to make much impact in fielding. If the rules help them then it will be good.”