Shreyas Iyer Shields Shashank Singh from Ponting's Wrath
After three dropped catches, Iyer’s playful cap trick lightens the mood with Ponting.
In an IPL 2026 clash that had more drama than a soap opera, Shreyas Iyer took on the role of the protective captain after Shashank Singh's nightmare in the field. With Ricky Ponting visibly frustrated in the dugout during the Punjab Kings’ match against Lucknow Super Giants, the mood turned playful when Iyer decided to shield Singh’s face with his cap. Talk about team spirit!
Singh’s struggles were hard to miss, with crucial dropped catches that allowed Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to punish PBKS. After bungling a straightforward catch from Pooran, the momentum shifted, and Singh wasn’t done yet—he misjudged another near the boundary, leading to more runs for LSG. It was a tough day at the office for the young fielder.
But instead of unleashing the fury, Ponting showed his leadership style by jokingly pretending to slap Singh before pulling him in for a reassuring hug. It’s moments like these that remind us cricket is about more than just runs and wickets—it's about camaraderie and lifting each other up after a rough patch.
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