Nehal Wadhera Reveals how Shreyas, Ponting inspired PBKS’s return vs KKR

After Punjab Kings (PBKS) were bowled for 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Mullanpur on Tuesday, April 15, it may have appeared that the matter was over. Furthermore, before Yuzvendra Chahal and the other bowlers caused a collapse, KKR had 62/2 in the eighth over and was easily winning.

He remembers how captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting encouraged the squad during the mid-innings break, motivating them to accomplish the seemingly impossible: defend the lowest total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Like Nehal Wadhera, several PBKS batsmen failed to score runs.

“I have never once heard him [Ponting] say anything unfavourable. Even after we went all out for 111, your coach just replied, “Okay, today our bowlers need to get the job done,” demonstrating his character and ability to motivate everyone. Today, I need some spells that are particularly flaming. During the post-match press conference, Wadhera stated, “You know, when players listen to such things from our coach, the confidence just automatically boosts up.”

Additionally, according to Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer is among the greatest captains he has ever worked with.

“I believe it truly manifested in the field, and I attribute it entirely to his motivational speeches and Shreyas Iyer.” I believe he is one of the best captains I have ever played under because of the way he just charges everyone. His skills as a batsman and a skipper are quite impressive. He’s doing a fantastic job leading the team,” Wadhera continued.

against Friday, April 18, in Bengaluru, PBKS, who have won four of their six IPL 2025 games, will take against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).