Ponting Compares Suryakumar to Travis Head, Urges Confidence Amidst Form Slump
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News18•05-01-2026, 19:33
Ponting Compares Suryakumar to Travis Head, Urges Confidence Amidst Form Slump
- •Ricky Ponting compared Suryakumar Yadav's fearless batting style to Travis Head's, urging Yadav to trust his abilities.
- •Ponting advised the out-of-form India skipper to focus on scoring runs for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
- •Yadav has struggled in 2025, scoring 218 runs in 19 innings with a modest strike rate of 123.16.
- •Ponting emphasized Yadav's past ability to start slow then unleash aggressive shots, proving himself a world-class T20 player.
- •Ponting also praised new vice-captain Axar Patel's all-round skills, calling him a key player for India's T20 World Cup ambitions.
Why It Matters: Ponting backs Suryakumar Yadav to regain form, comparing his fearless approach to Travis Head.
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