'He didn't have great time as player, but he lifted the WC': Ponting on Surya

Ricky Ponting lauded Suryakumar Yadav's leadership during India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, highlighting his ability to guide the team despite personal batting struggles. Ponting emphasized Yadav's crucial role in managing players like Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson, whose resurgence under pressure proved vital to India's success.