Indian Premier League is known to produce many heated moments on the field. The league is known to produce several heartwarming moments off the field as well. Chennai Super Kings pacer Khaleel Ahmed gave one such moment after the match against Punjab Kings in Chennai on April 30.
The happy reunion
Khaleel Ahmed met the kids of Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Punjab Kings, after the end of the match in Chennai.
Ponting’s family members screamed out of joy after seeing Khaleel Ahmed. The left-arm pacer took a selfie with them and was joined by Ricky Ponting.
Ponting – Khaleel bond
Khaleel Ahmed worked with Australian Cricket Ricky Ponting at Delhi Capitals for three IPL seasons. Khaleel took 42 wickets in 33 matches for Delhi Capitals. The two parted ways after IPL 2024. Khaleel Ahmed was picked by Chennai Super Kings in the mega auction, whereas Ricky Ponting became the head coach of Punjab Kings.
Khaleel Ahmed, IPL 2025
Khaleel is one of the few bright spots for Chennai Super Kings in an otherwise disappointing campaign for the five-team champions. He has taken 14 wickets in 10 matches at an economy of 8.85. His 9 wickets in powerplay are the most by a bowler in this phase this season.
Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025
CSK have lost eight of their ten matches this season and are out of the playoffs race. This is just the fourth time CSK have not made it to the playoffs stage of an IPL season.
Pride at stake
CSK have never finished at the bottom of the table and they are in real danger of taking the wooden spoon. The five-time champions will be hoping to get maximum points from their remaining four matches and avoid a 10th-place finish.
CSK’s remaining matches:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, May 3: Bengaluru
Kolkata Knight Riders, May 7: Kolkata
Rajasthan Royals, May 12: Chennai
Gujarat Titans, May 18: Ahmedabad
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