IPL 2023: Ricky Ponting advises Prithvi Shaw during practice session, latter smashes next ball over extra cover

Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Prithvi Shaw was seen sweating it out in the practice sessions under the guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting recently. Notably, Capitals have got off to a horrid start to the season with five losses on the trot in their five games thus far in the ongoing IPL 2023.

Languishing at the bottom of the table, DC have been putting the efforts in the training sessions to obtain their first points in the league. In midst of one of the sessions, Prithvi Shaw, who is himself enduring a lean patch, was seen getting some guidance from Ricky Ponting.

In the video, Shaw had a word with Ponting upon which he slammed the next ball during the training session over extra cover. Meanwhile, the right-hander has compiled scores of 12, 7, 0, 15, and 0 in his five outings thus far in his nightmare season. 

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Notably, Delhi were handed their fifth defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore in their most recent outing on Saturday, April 15. Following their fifth straight loss, speculations were rife that the management could trim the coaching staff for the remainder of the season. 

Moreover, the owners of the franchise are likely to closely analyse the season and make tough calls if needed. However, JSW and GMR could possibly make changes in the management for the next season as per reports.

"Obviously, nothing will happen mid-season but the poor result for two successive season will have its share of repercussions when JSW and GMR, the two co-owners sit back and take stock of the season. So, you will certainly not have this jumbo coaching staff next season for sure. There will be a few heads that might roll,” a source told the Times of India.

DC play Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their next assignment on Thursday, April 20. The David Warner-led side will be raring to obtain their first points in the league against KKR.