New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Indian batter Shreyas Iyer lauded the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting, saying that the latter made everyone in the dressing room "comfortable".

Ponting joined the Punjab-based franchise ahead of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league. He was previously associated with the Delhi Capitals from 2018 to 2024, guiding them to three consecutive playoff appearances (2019-2021), including a maiden final appearance in 2020.

Iyer revealed that Ponting's honesty, inclusiveness, and "open-door policy" helped players feel confident and perform at their best.

Speaking on Ricky Ponting at the podcast on the YouTube Channel of IQOO India, Shreyas Iyer said, "This year, when Ricky came in as the coach, he made every...