PBKS once looked like strong title contenders in the ongoing IPL 2026, but they are now on the verge of elimination after losing six matches in a row. The shocking part is that Punjab Kings had started the season brilliantly, winning the first six matches while one match was washed out in Kolkata.
Their playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, as they now need to win their last game against LSG and hope other results go their way. Well, one moment after the Dharamshala game caught everyone’s attention. Actually, Ricky Ponting was seen sitting alone quietly in the dugout.
pic.twitter.com/bcoiLSgzK9 Coach Saab ko aise dekh kar sach mein dil toot gaya… bahut bura lag raha hai ??This man hardly ever looked this sad during his entire cricket journey, but today you can see how much Punjab means to him… Ricky Ponting looked truly hurt ??But no…
— Shreyass Eraa (@IyerShreyass) May 17, 2026Ravichandran Ashwin reacts to Ricky Ponting’s emotional dugout image
Ashwin also said he felt bad for both head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer because the team had put itself in such a difficult situation after such a strong start in the tournament.
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Pradhan Ponting?From Finals to Falling Apart: What Happened to Punjab Kings???The Biggest reason I started supporting Punjab Kings is Ricky Ponting. He is my all-time favourite player, and it is anybody's guess why. Seeing him look so dejected like this - it honestly… pic.twitter.com/pqPyW6xdpa
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Ashwin also criticized the franchise owners for focusing more on business decisions instead of what was best for the team’s performance. He signed off by saying, “These are young players, and even foreign players are struggling. There's a big difference between Mullanpur and Dharamshala when it comes to pace and bounce.
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