IPL 2023: “Don’t ever say sorry to me…” Ricky Ponting assures Kuldeep Yadav after DC's 5th consecutive Losses

After Saturday’s defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting focused on the team’s strengths. DC is still without a win after losing five consecutive games. 

Ricky Ponting reviewed Kuldeep Yadav saying ‘sorry’ to him after the last game following his two-wicket pull versus RCB.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have made a terrible beginning to the 2023 time of the Indian Chief Association (IPL), as they have lost five games in succession and are yet to try and enlist a solitary triumph this season. DC is going towards disposal and can’t manage the cost of anything over a couple of additional losses.

Over the weekend, DC suffered their most recent setback when they were routed by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by a score of 23 runs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. DC’s batting collapsed massively despite a strong bowling performance, and RCB breezed to victory thanks to an outstanding bowling performance.

Kuldeep Yadav was singled out by DC head coach Ricky Ponting as one of the positives despite the demoralizing defeat

After DC’s most recent game, Ponting apologized to him and told him that he just needed to perform well on the field.

“Good, really good bowling performance. They challenged us early; they got off to a flier. Our attitude and commitment came back, we dragged it back. Kuldeep, where are you mate? Disappointed with the last game, weren’t you? You actually said sorry to me at the end of the game. So mate, don’t you ever say sorry to me or anyone for what happens on the cricket field. What I want you to do is bounce back strong and today with 2/23 off four, it was an outstanding spell of bowling. Well done,”

Ponting said in the dressing room.

He also praised Lalit Yadav, praising the all-rounder’s economical bowling. Lalit also took out Virat Kohli, who had scored 50 runs in just 34 balls and appeared to be on track for a big score.

“Lalit, I thought you did a good job with the ball as well buddy. Two sixes in that one over otherwise the reason we bought you in today was to bowl those hard overs in the Powerplay, just outside it, and you did a great job as well. Axar you were also great. 1/25 off three and our golden boy Mitchell Marsh, who picks up 2/18 of his couple overs as well. So well done,”

said Ponting.

Delhi Capitals (DC) will host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday (April 20).