'They try to hide, that’s not helpful': Ponting offers the golden mantra to SA for T20 WC Final

The stage for the T20 World Cup summit clash is all set to happen as two sides who have been missing out on an ICC title for a very long time will face off against one another for the coveted championship title. As much as the fans want India to win it and end their longstanding title drought, the onus remains on South Africa, who have reached the T20 World Cup final for the first time and are also rooting for a win. As the summit clash, closes in, one of the Australian cricket greats has offered an ultimate mantra for success to the Aiden Markram-led Proteas.

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Ricky Ponting's golden mantra of success for South Africa iN T20 World Cup Final vs India

Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting, while speaking on ICC’s Digital Daily show, offered a tip to success to the Proteas Men. The legendary Australian cricket player advised accepting the importance of the summit clash rather than retreating from it. In addition, he underlined the value of constant preparatory work, urging the South African men to relish their adventure and hold onto their unbeaten status.

“A lot of teams say, ‘It’s just another game,’ and they try to hide from the magnitude of the occasion, but that’s not helpful. It’s all about embracing it for what it is.

“These players haven’t been there before, so enjoy tonight, enjoy tomorrow. But ensure your preparation remains consistent. They are undefeated up to now, so they don’t need to change anything or try harder. They just need to turn up, be the best version of themselves and their team, and give themselves the best chance. If they do that, they will be hard to beat,” Ricky Ponting said.

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South Africa has held on to a winning streak as they have secured back-to-back eight wins in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. The Aiden Markram-led side has performed a gritty performance throughout the tournament, and they could be on the brink of securing their first-ever ICC title. They have been riding high on motivation after the semifinal win against Afghanistan.

But the Rohit Sharma-led Team India has been a force to be reckoned with, as they have also been like a diesel locomotive which powers through all of their opposition. An exciting encounter is all set to happen at the Kensington Oval, and it is yet to be seen what happens.