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Priyash Arya: From Golden Duck to 39-Genth century! Priyash Arya Ricky Ponting’s first ball follows six advice cricket news

Priyash Arya and Ricky Ponting (Image Credit: Punjab Kings)

New Delhi: Priyash Arya There was an unfamiliar name until he used to hit the sixth consecutive six in an over Delhi Premier League (DPL) Match at Arun Jaitley Stadium last August.
But that was just the beginning. When Syed Mushtaq Ali was given the opportunity to represent Delhi in the T20 tournament, Arya gave his red form in the domestic circuit, scoring 222 runs in the impressive strike rate of 166.91 in seven innings with 222 runs as Delhi’s top scorer. 24-year-old from Ashok Nagar, Delhi, soon paid for his power-touching and perseverance. 3.80 crore with IPL deal Punjab kingsTurning it into a millionaire overnight.
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Arya told Timesopindia.com in a virtual conversation organized by Punjab Kings, “People knew me in Delhi only after a six at once, but after receiving the IPL contract, the whole country knows me.”

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He said, “I am recognized, people know me, wherever I am known, I get recognition. After that life changed. People started congratulating me for that feat. Six sixes changed my life, honestly,” he said.
Arya started his IPL journey on a high, scored 47 off just 23 balls against Gujarat Titans. But he quickly hit a thick patch.
The swashballing opener succeeded in scoring only 8 runs against the Lucknow Super Giants before he was dismissed for a golden duck by a fiery Joff Archer delivery against Rajasthan Royals – a blow that left the young batsman blindly and was shaken by his confidence.
But Arya was not ready to give up. With concrete support from captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, he remained firm. He stumbled, but he got up again – and he was inciting a statement.
The platform was set for him against Chennai Super Kings.
Facing the first ball of the innings, Arya stood at the crease, focused. Khalil Ahmed had a ball in his hand. A few days ago, Arya’s stump was sent to Cartvhealing from the first delivery.
This time, however, there was no hesitation.
Arya stepped into and launched the first ball in the stand – a six that roars, “I’m back.”
“Getting out on zero is just a part of the game. I will get out at zero and make it for centuries. All this is not a part of the game. I do not end these things. Shreyas Iyer asked me to believe in my tendency and play accordingly. He said that those tips helped me a lot.”
“Ricky sir said that if you get a similar ball next time, I got it out of the ground. I got the same delivery and I did the same. I just supported myself. I wanted to exclude the first ball from the park,” said the left -handed batsman.


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