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'When You Put In Hard Work, You Get Rewards': Ponting Lauds Arshdeep's Match-winning Spell

By IANS News April 17, 2026 • 12:10 PM View: 99

Quinton De Kock: Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on fast bowler Arshdeep Singh, whose brilliant spell helped the team register a dominant 7-wicket win against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Arshdeep, who was struggling to take wickets from the start of the season, made a strong comeback against Mumbai as he took three wickets and gave away just 22 runs in his four overs. After the win, Ponting praised Arshdeep's hard work and commitment towards the team.

"Well, I mean, what everyone needs to know about Arshdeep is that he loves his training. He trains very, very hard. Yesterday, he sent me a 20-minute bowl. It was more like a 30 or 40-minute bowl out here. Did some target bowling stuff. Just fine-tuning the way that he wanted to start his spell today," Ponting said in a video released by IPL on X.