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"Sit Next To Me": Ponting's Witty Reply Stuns Preity Zinta After 'Bold' Remark

Soumyajit Dutta

Ricky Ponting's reply stuns Preity Zinta [Source: @PunjabKingsIPL/X.com]Ricky Ponting's reply stuns Preity Zinta [Source: @PunjabKingsIPL/X.com]

Ricky Ponting, the iconic former Australian captain renowned for his on-field intensity, has translated his winning mentality into coaching. Spearheading Punjab Kings' charge to the IPL 2025 final marked a significant achievement, earning widespread acclaim despite their ultimate loss to RCB. 

While Ricky Ponting's impact is undeniable, franchise co-owner Preity Zinta found herself intrigued by one specific contrast in his demeanour.

Ricky Ponting Replies About His 'Calm' Nature On Field

In a social media video released by Punjab Kings' official X handle, Zinta candidly questioned how the famously aggressive cricketer maintained such a calm presence in the dugout as a coach. "How does somebody be so aggressive and bold on the ground and as a person, but be so calm and chilled out?," the actress asked Ponting.

Ponting's response playfully corrected her perception, inviting her to experience the dugout intensity firsthand. 

"You need to come and sit next to me in the dugout sometimes, because you will see that it's not always calm. Look, I'm an aggressive-natured person, especially when it's cricket time," the former Australia captain revealed.

You can watch the video of the short clip here.

The franchise's social media aptly summarized his approach, "Ponting mentality - Train with passion, roar with aggression," inviting fans to watch the full conversation. 

As quoted by NDTV, Ponting further elaborated on his coaching philosophy, emphasizing a relentless drive for performance. 

"I'll have a laugh and a joke and a coffee and a sit down with anyone and talk about anything outside of cricket time. But when it's cricket time, it's my job to bring high performance to this team. And so I'm not gonna waste a minute, I'm not gonna waste a day, I'm not gonna waste a training session where I'm not trying to be the best coach that I can be and make every single player that's playing with me the best player that they can be," said Ponting.

While Ponting failed to convert the trophy this year, ahead of his coaching tenure with Punjab Kings, he was confident of lifting the cup. With the maiden title still left to conquer, Ponting & Co. would strive for it for the next season again after ending as a runner-up in IPL 2025.