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IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans opt to field first against Punjab Kings at NaMo Stadium

Ahmedabad, March 25: Gujarat Titans have won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Punjab Kings in Match 5 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Tuesday. The game marks the beginning of a new era for the Punjab Kings with skipper Shreyas Iyer at the helm for the first time for his new franchise after leading Kolkata to victory in the 2024 season, and under the tenure of newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting.

'We've built a strong mix of youth & experience and goal is to win the trophy,' Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer declare team's mindset ahead of IPL season 18

Chandigarh, March 19: With the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) around the corner, Punjab Kings (PBKS) addressed the media at the season launch press conference taking place on Tuesday, March 18. The press conference was attended by Head Coach Ricky Ponting, Captain Shreyas Iyer and CEO Satish Menon, who delved deeper into the team's plans and targets for the upcoming season.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begin training camp at Dharamsala before start of season

Dharamsala, March 13: Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their training camp ahead of the commencement of Season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday, starting their preparations for the mega event at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamshala. The camp has been designed to fine-tune the team's strategy ahead of the tournament as the players train under the coaching staff to get in the groove.

It's only a matter of time before NZ win ICC title: Ponting

Dubai, March 13: Australian legend Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand were near flawless in their run at the ICC Champions Trophy and they can be proud of their runner-up finish in the tournament, adding that it's only a matter of time before they bag an ICC title.

Pyla Avinash set to make Indian Premier League debut, says Ricky Ponting is a legend

Mullanpur, March 6: Twenty-year-old Pyla Avinash is all set to make his Indian Premier League debut in the upcoming edition for Punjab Kings. The franchise, over the years, has garnered a reputation for its impressive scouting abilities and unearthing new top-tier talent. Onboarding Avinash at the auctions last year, the Kings continued to showcase their faith in young players, and Avinash is now eager to make a mark on the biggest stage, a release said.

Champions Trophy: Ponting backs SA over NZ but warns of 'big-game' Williamson factor

Dubai, March 4: Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has tipped South Africa as the favourites heading into their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against New Zealand, citing the Proteas' "bit more class and power" in their lineup. However, he warned that if Kane Williamson finds his rhythm, he could single-handedly turn the game in New Zealand's favour.

You never write him off: Ricky Ponting on Virat Kohli chasing Sachin Tendulkar's record

Dubai, March 2: Virat Kohli's remarkable career continues to scale new heights as he approaches his 300th ODI, and with it, another significant milestone. His unbeaten century against Pakistan in Dubai not only reinforced his dominance but also propelled him to No. 5 in the ICC ODI rankings. More significantly, it made him just the third player in history to cross 14,000 runs in ODIs.

Pointing backs Spencer Johnson as Starc's successor in Champions Trophy

New Delhi, February 19: With Australia's star fast-bowling trio, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood unavailable for the Champions Trophy, opportunities have opened up for new pacers to make their mark. Among them, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has thrown his support behind left-arm quick Spencer Johnson as the ideal understudy to Starc.