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PBKS Rise Explained by Shreyas Iyer and Ponting as Xavier Bartlett Celebrates the Unbeaten Run
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Published on 24 April 2026
Bartlett credits calm leadership for transforming PBKS momentum
Punjab Kings pacer Xavier Bartlett says the team’s IPL 2026 unbeaten momentum is rooted in the calm leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Bartlett points to the environment they’ve built—helping players learn quickly and execute better—while also highlighting positive influence from teammates including Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen as PBKS keep rolling.
- Xavier Bartlett praises Shreyas Iyer’s calm leadership
- Ricky Ponting is credited with shaping PBKS’ learning culture
- Unbeaten run is linked to improved execution and faster learning
- Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen are highlighted as key influences
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