Recently, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting spoke out over the Indian team’s ongoing ICC title drought. The last time the Men in Blue claimed an ICC championship was in 2013, when they triumphed in the Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.
Ponting, who captained Australia to two World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007, oversaw one of the most successful teams in history. He believed that the team needed to find a method to maintain composure if they were to succeed.
According to Ponting, “it’s crucial to maintain mental clarity so that you can concentrate on the current task rather than planning too far in advance or worrying about external influences.”
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“There’s no denying the skill in the Indian team, but we must also remember that winning the World Cup is a difficult feat. In a variety of striking settings, all of the world’s top players are present at once, he continued.
It’s undoubtedly an attitude issue: Ricky Ponting
Additionally, Ponting discussed the importance of mentality for a successful team. According to him, it’s critical to consider certain scenarios and learn to manage pressure.
“Well, it’s undeniably a mentality issue. The difference between winning and losing a Twenty20 match is how you handle pressure, cope with pressure, and think through particular situations, according to Ponting.
India began their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign lately. The USA and the West Indies are co-hosting the competition. On June 5, India faced Ireland in their opening competition match in New York. On June 9, the team will play their next match in New York against their bitter rivals, Pakistan.
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