Ponting's clarity of instruction helped me play with more consistency, says PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh
The opener credited head coach Ricky Ponting for his incredible run in the IPL and said he worked on playing long innings.
'I feel most of the credit goes to Ricky Ponting. He gave me clarity. Ahead of the season, when a youngster has that clarity, he can focus completely on enhancing his game,' said Prabhsimran, who is in Chennai with the Punjab team to take part in the Buchi Babu tournament that starts on Monday.
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'This year, I felt my consistency was better. In previous years, I would play well, but would get out for 30 or 35. I worked a lot on that this year. This year, I tried to take up more responsibility, and I got the results.'
The wicket-keeper batter also formed an effective partnership alongside Priyansh Arya and said the duo worked together before the season to understand each other.
'Before the season, we heard that everyone was saying that both are young uncapped openers and questioned it. The captain and coach gave us clarity at the start of the tournament itself that we would be opening. We would train in nets and in practice games, and from there we just matched,' explained Prabhsimran.
Looking ahead to the new season, the Punjab opener is hoping to build on his IPL exploits. 'Every player, when he starts playing cricket, it's his dream to play for India. For now, let's see, I'm just waiting. I don't think a lot about all that, I'm just focusing on my game, and if I continue to do well, then hopefully god will give me an opportunity soon.'
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