‘Him in Particular, I’ve Had A...’: Ricky Ponting Reveals Why HE DECIDED TO GIVE UP on Prithvi Shaw

In a candid revelation, Ricky Ponting, former head coach of the Delhi Capitals, has shed light on why he chose to move on from Prithvi Shaw. Ponting recently parted ways with Delhi Capitals after serving as their head coach since 2018.  

Ricky Ponting spoke about the difficulties of working with Prithvi Shaw and the reasons behind moving on from him in the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 

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Ricky Ponting on why he gave up on Prithvi Shaw

Ponting, known for his sharp insights and high expectations, discussed his decision in an interview with Cricbuzz, emphasizing that sometimes, despite best efforts, a coach must make tough choices for the benefit of the team. 

"When you feel like you're not making players better and they're not doing what you need for the team, then you've got to look for other players that can do it for you," Ponting explained.

"With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer," Ponting noted. 

"I mean, he's still a young man. And he's still a very talented young player. And hopefully one day the penny really drops for him and he works out what he needs to do to be the best cricketer that he can be," Ponting remarked. 

Prithvi Shaw, a prodigious talent, has shown glimpses of his potential but struggled to consistently deliver on the expectations set before him. Ponting's approach was to nurture Shaw's raw talent, hoping that constructive feedback and guidance would lead to significant improvements in his performance.

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Despite the challenges faced, Ponting remains optimistic about Shaw's future in cricket. His faith in Shaw's talent underscores the belief that, with the right adjustments and mindset, Shaw can achieve great things in his cricketing career.

Prithvi Shaw's international career has also failed to take-off despite a dream debut in 2018. He played his first Test match against the West Indies just months after leading India to U-19 World Cup victory. Shaw scored a century in his debut match for India.