Avesh Khan has been within the limelight after his spectacular efficiency within the 2021 version of the IPL the place he completed because the joint second-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets. In an Exclusive with Cricketnext, Khan praised the efforts of the Head Coach of the Delhi Capitals – Ricky Ponting stating that the performances of the group had improved underneath his mentorship.
Ponting was appointed Head Coach of the Delhi Capitals in 2018. After ending final on the factors desk in his first 12 months on the helm, the legendary Australian batsman and former captain took the Capitals to the playoffs in 2019 and the ultimate in 2020. With six wins from 8 matches, they have been on the high of the factors desk in IPL 2021 earlier than the event was suspended.
“Last two seasons we have been doing well, we qualified for the playoffs, played the final last season. Even during this season, we won six out of eight matches,” stated Khan.
Khan added that Ponting all the time backed him and all the kids within the group inspiring them to provide their finest. He acknowledged that the Australian advised him that his time had come and he would carry out nicely on this event.
“Ricky sir has always backed me. I have been associated with him for some time now, so he knows me well. He backs all his young players, speaks to them before and after the games. He gives his inputs on how we can improve ourselves. During team meetings, he’s very positive. Personally, he is fond of me and backs me. Before my first match this season, he told me that my time has come, I know you will do well. You have learned a lot so now the time has come for you to deliver.”
Ponting, on his half, had additionally lavished reward on Khan through the course of the IPL and acknowledged that his stint with the Indian group within the nets had helped him develop and mature as a bowler.
Khan not solely picked heaps of wickets but additionally the standard of his dismissals and his good financial system fee stood out all through the course of the event.
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