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“Ultra-Competitive…” Ricky Ponting Tips Test Greatness For SA’s Marco Jansen

Aakash Saini

Ricky Ponting and Marco Jansen [Source: @academy_dinda, @Sammyy41/x]Ricky Ponting and Marco Jansen [Source: @academy_dinda, @Sammyy41/x]

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting has expressed his admirations for lanky South African quick Marco Jansen. The former Australian captain believes Jansen is destined for all-round greatness, especially in Test match cricket.

Jansen, who recently worked alongside Ponting for the Punjab Kings franchise in IPL 2025, is currently eyeing WTC 2025 glory for the South African team at Lord’s in London.

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Ricky Ponting has praised Marco Jansen for his “laidback” approach in the game. The former Australian captain and current Punjab Kings head coach also added that Jansen is an “ultra-competitive” bloke on the field.

While speaking on ICC digital and as quoted by NDTV Sports, Ricky Ponting said:

“He's pretty quiet and pretty laid back. Nothing really affects him too much. Regardless of if he's had a great day or not such a great day, he remains the same person. Whether that's internally and the way that he thinks about the game or the way that he is around the dressing room. But I think like most South Africans, you can tell there's an ultra-competitive streak inside him. And once he gets out on the field, then it's game on.”

Ricky Ponting also boldly predicted Test greatness for Marco Jansen as an all-rounder. He added:

“I think he's going to... be one of the best all-rounders in Test match cricket in the world in the next couple of years. I've loved working with him and I just think he's an extreme talent that is still so young in his international career.”

Marco Jansen picked up three Australian wickets in the first innings of the WTC 2025 final at Lord’s. The 25-year-old also removed Marnus Labuschagne in the second innings to fight back for South Africa late on Day 2.