File picture of Ishant Sharma.© AFP
Following the Delhi Capitals’ (DC) last league sport of the IPL 2024, which they received by 19 runs in opposition to the Lucknow Tremendous Giants (LSG), India pacer Ishant Sharma revealed the particular bond with DC head coach Ricky Ponting, saying the Australian is like his elder brother. Ishant was the star for Delhi on Tuesday night time the place something lower than a loss would have confirmed their elimination from playoff competition. He was adjudged the participant of the match for his bowling figures of three/34 in 4 overs which included three essential scalps of Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda, giving his aspect a wonderful begin whereas defending 209 goal.
“We’re not coach and participant anymore, he is a form of elder brother to me. He is all the time there every time I want him, I can name him anytime.I feel it is very nice to have him as a coach. If in case you have somebody like him who actually pushes you to maintain on attempting new issues and do not be afraid for those who do not do nicely,” mentioned Ishant in a video shared by the IPL on X.
Ponting added: “We had been fierce opponents on the sphere as you’ll count on a younger Indian quick bowler early on in his Check profession attempting to show a degree. He gave me little bit of a working in the future on the WACA earlier than he ultimately received me out. It has been a pleasure to educate and work with him.
“He is an excellent man, we have really grow to be very shut. We have got nice respect for each other. He is been a terrific chief of this bowling assault for the final 4 5 years.”
With 14 factors in as many matches, Delhi are positioned fifth within the factors desk and awaits results of remaining matches to resolve their destiny within the event.
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