Rahul Tewatia, an all-rounder for the Gujarat Titans, has said that Ricky Ponting has helped him improve in every way. Tewatia denied the rumors and said that he has a close relationship with the current head coach of the Delhi Capitals.
The 29-year-old all-rounder was essential for the Delhi Capitals’ crew in 2018 and 2019 yet played just 13 games. In those appearances, he scored 76 runs and took eight wickets. Ponting allegedly made fun of the Indian cricketer who wanted to be recognized for taking four catches during an IPL 2019 match.
Addressing ESPN Cricinfo’s Cricket Month to month, Tewatia explained that Ponting didn’t ridicule him by any means and that the Aussie extraordinary assisted him with remaining areas of strength for intellectually.
“What happened was the inverse: I have consistently expressed that during my experience with DC, Ricky assisted me with further developing my cricket a ton. Our bond was extremely strong both on and off the field. Given what was going on with me at Delhi at the time, I have no words to express how grateful and thankful I am for Ricky’s assistance in my practice and in maintaining my mental strength.
The cricketer, who was born in Haryana, asserted that he had long deserved the respect he sought, providing the following details:
“I got that by working hard and using my skills. I didn’t snatch it from anybody by essentially talking. You give the coaching staff confidence once you convince them of your worth. And once you start repeatedly proving yourself under pressure, the team starts to believe in you. I ought to receive that respect, which is my right.
The left-handed player set up a good foundation for himself as a distinct advantage assuming the finisher’s part for the Rajasthan Royals in 2020. He plays had a fundamental impact in Gujarat Titans’ predominance in the last two versions.
Tewatia talked about his previous struggles and said that he changed his mindset and wanted to be a consistent member of the starting 11. He said:
“I told myself that making mistakes teaches you and strengthens you. My credo was that God’s house has light, not darkness. I decided in 2018 that I had to act like the team’s primary player. I shouldn’t have to choose between joining and leaving the team. They shouldn’t be wondering if they should pick someone other than me when the team is chosen. I must be included in the XI. I need to play like a fundamental player.”
