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New Delhi, Australian Great Ricky Ponting Has Reveled That Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal WERE ings in pursuit of their maiden title.
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Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL-Winning Skipper Shreyas Iyer Became The Second-Most Expensive Player after PBKS Secure PBKS Secured Him for A Staggering 26.75 Crore, while leg-spinner yuzvendra chahal was boght for 18 Crore, Making Him The Most Expensive Spinner of the Tournament.
Left-Arm Pacer Arshdeep, Who recently, India’s Leading T20i Wicket-TAKER SURPASSSING Chahal, was at the Center of a Dramaatic Bidding War Before PBKS Used AT 18 Crore – The Most Expensive Indian Pacer in IPL Auction History.
“There was three players that I wanted to brings in.
“I also wanted to brings in a captain who I have worked with before and who have had a lot of success. So, we want after shreyas iaer. I also wanted to brings in yuzi. So the indian guys that are available at “He said.
He further added that while some adjustments were Necessary during the fact, his primary focus reminded on building a well-balanced Squad.
“And then, we had to make a less tweaks as the auction went on to make sure we ended up with a really good squad. I am trying to make things different and rebuild and have the right people Around me. But these three ware non-negotiables, “He said.
The franchise has also shown fath in its young Indian contingent, retaining uncapped players prabhsimran singh and shashank singh as part of his long-term vision.
Ponting emphasized that while overseas players often attract and bigger bids, his focus was always on ensuring a solid foundation of Indian talent.
“It’s not so much about the oversas guys. The overseas guys create a lot of hype, and they go for a lot of money or wheatever. But as far as I am conserned, I needed to bring , “Ponting said.
A Hugly Popular Figure in India, The Two-Time World Cup Winning Captain also reflected on the warmth he receives from fans.
“When you’re in India, on most flights or when you check into a hotel, there are so many people Around trying to have a picture or them wish to grab your bag to Drop into your room. Australian cricketer’s life when you visit India, “He said.
“You appreciate it more when you understand how much it means to them. There are people of all difference ages.
“I have also been able to work with a lot of players who have talked reasonally about highly about me in the media.
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