Priyansh Arya: Son of school teachers becomes the topper among the rookies
Ricky Ponting, the celebrated Australian captain whose nickname “Punter” speaks to his shrewd judgment, recently highlighted a promising young talent from his Punjab Kings squad. Speaking at The Indian Express Idea Exchange, the coach singled out debutant Priyansh Arya (acquired for a significant Rs 3.8 crore) when discussing the evolution of ideal auction picks since his playing days. Ponting confidently asserted, “What I look for is ball-striking talent, like Priyansh Arya. He’s an out-and-out clean ball striker. Technically, he looks a bit unorthodox, but I guarantee he’s going to make a serious mark on this IPL.” Just days later, Arya validated his coach’s faith, demonstrating that the Punjab Kings’ investment was indeed a wise one.