\u201cHe supports everyone. When I worked with him for the first time in the past, he made me feel like I am a great player and I can easily excel in this format. The confidence he gives a player is of a different level,\u201d Iyer said in a press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He further deliberated on the team\u2019s objective for the season and said, \u201cThe goal is to win the trophy, that's our mindset right now and it's a step-by-step process, it's not like you wake up in the morning and do it but the way we're practicing right now and the way we're sharing our wavelength and camaraderie with each other, it's going really well.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Ponting was all praise for Iyer as he expressed his elation to have the latter as the captain of the side and said he is looking forward to working with him again.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cHe's a great human being. He is an IPL-winning captain. We could not have asked for more. He has only joined the camp a couple of days ago so he is starting to make his mark on the team as a captain and as a leader and that will evolve over the next few days before we get into our first game. But as I said, I could not have been happier,\u201d said Ponting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Further explaining how the new squad of the team contains appropriate balance, the two-time World Cup-winning skipper said, \u201cWe have had a really good mix of youth and experience. We have really high-quality of Indian players and some really high-quality overseas players as well.\"<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am elated with how the squad has come together. We had our first session here last night which went really good. The boys have trained really well,\u201d he added expressing his satisfaction with the combination. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Commenting on the team\u2019s structure and their preparations for the new season, CEO Satish Menon further stated, \u201cThe team is fearless. The youngsters in our squad are fearless. We have a great coach in Ponting and a great IPL-winning captain in Iyer. I don't think you can get bigger than that. We have also focused on building our brand of Punjab and hene we have a lot of players from the state in our squad.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI am elated with how the squad has come together. We had our first session here last night which went really good. The boys have trained really well,\u201d he added expressing his satisfaction with the combination. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
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