Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL, has heaped praise on all-rounder Marco Jansen following his standout performance in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2025.
Jansen impressed with the ball in the first innings, finishing with figures of 3 for 49 from 14 disciplined overs. His ability to generate bounce and movement made a significant impact on the game.
Ponting, who worked closely with Jansen during their stint this year at PBKS, said he isn’t surprised by the youngster’s success on the big stage. Ponting said: “He’s pretty quiet and pretty laid back,” he told ICC Digital after day one of the WTC Final. “Nothing really affects him too much. Regardless of if he’s had a great day or not such a great day, he remains the same person.”
“I’ve loved working with him” – Ponting about Jansen
“Whether that’s internally and the way that he thinks about the game or the way that he is around the dressing room. But I think like most South Africans, you can tell there’s an ultra competitive streak inside him. And once he gets out on the field, then it’s game on.”
Ponting also said that Jansen has enormous talent and he is going to be one of the best all-rounders in Test matches in the next couple of years. “I think he’s going to… be one of the best all-rounders in Test match cricket in the world in the next couple of years,” Ponting continued. “I’ve loved working with him and I just think he’s an extreme talent that is still so young in his international career.”
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