I tried taking more responsibility and got the results, says Prabhsimran

Prabhsimran Singh played a key role in Punjab Kings’ run to the final in the IPL this year, leading the run charts for his side. The 25-year-old opener had his best season and set a new record for the most runs by an uncapped player in the competition with 549 runs.

The opener credited head coach Ricky Ponting for his incredible run in the IPL.

“I feel most of the credit goes to Ricky Ponting. He gave me clarity.

“Ahead of the season, when a youngster has that clarity, he can focus completely on enhancing his game,” said Prabhsimran, who is in Chennai with the Punjab team to take part in the Buchi Babu tournament that starts on Monday.

“This year, I felt my consistency was better. In the previous years, I would play well, but would get out for 30 or 35. I worked a lot on that this year. This time, I tried to take up more responsibility, and I got the results.”

The wicketkeeper-batter also formed an effective partnership alongside Priyansh Arya and said the duo worked together ahead of the tournament to understand each other.

“Before the season, we heard everyone saying that both are young uncapped openers and questioned it. The captain and coach gave us clarity at the start of the tournament itself that we would be opening. We would train in nets and in practice games, and from there we just matched,” said Prabhsimran.

Looking ahead to the next edition, the Punjab opener is hoping to build on his IPL exploits. “Every player, when he starts playing cricket, it’s his dream to play for India.

“For now, let’s see, I’m just waiting. I don’t think a lot about all that, I’m just focusing on my game, and if I continue to do well, then hopefully god will give me an opportunity soon.”