Priyansh Arya looking to break trophy curse in Delhi Premier League season 2
'There's no such change in the plan, It's just that our final match is a pressure match. So, the way we handle the pressure, it will work for our game.' he said.Pressure has become a recurring theme in Arya's young career. In last year's DPL final, he walked in at a crucial stage and managed only 6 off 2 balls. In the IPL 2025 final, despite a promising start, he could only muster 24 off 19. Numbers that don't quite reflect the impact he had throughout both tournaments. In both finals, he couldn't quite deliver the knockout punch, but his impact across the seasons was undeniable.Arya, on his time with Punjab Kings and the influence of head coach Ricky Ponting, revealed a simple yet powerful piece of advice that guided him throughout the IPL 2025 season. It might sound like basic advice, but for him, rather than focusing on technical changes or forcing a new approach, Ponting reinforced the idea of sticking to what had already been working for him.'He told me to do what I have been doing till now," said Arya.Influence of Gautam GambhirThe former Australian captain who has seen the highs and lows of cricket, understands the importance of a player's confidence and natural instincts in a game as unpredictable as T20 cricket. This reassurance to continue with his free-flowing style was a reminder that his strengths were exactly what the team needed.advertisementGautam Gambhir has also been a major influence on Arya growing up. Watching Gambhir's fearless and composed batting, especially in high-pressure moments like the 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 World Cup final ignited his passion for cricket.'I have seen Gautam since childhood," he concluded.Now as he steps into the 2025 DPL season with the Outer Delhi Warriors, he is determined to channel the same resilience and big-match temperament that made Gambhir a legend. With his natural game backed by the confidence instilled by Ricky Ponting, his eyes are firmly set on breaking the trophy curse.- Ends
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