Ricky Ponting’s son, Fletcher William Ponting, is already showcasing glimpses of his father’s batting style, particularly his signature pull shot. In a recent video shared by Punjab Kings on their social media, Fletcher was seen executing the pull shot with remarkable similarity to the former Australian captain while practicing in the nets. Fletcher, who began playing cricket in 2019, has been accompanying Ponting on his coaching assignments, often seen honing his skills alongside professional players. Also read: 'Riyan Parag has adapted really well as a captain': Rahul Dravid During Ponting’s tenure as head coach of Delhi Capitals, Fletcher trained with the squad and even bowled to players like Rahul Tewatia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the IPL was held in a bio-bubble, he stayed with his father in the Delhi Capitals camp, further immersing himself in the sport. At that time, Ponting had referred to his son as "proper cricket tragic". In the recently released video, Ponting was seen giving throwdowns to his son, who confidently played the pull shot with precision, drawing inevitable comparisons to his legendary father. Ricky Ponting’s special cricket session with his son in the nets #rickypointing #ipl2025 #ytshorts #cricket #punjabkings #pbks #viralreels #sports #sportstoday pic.twitter.com/DQet30WQBk — Sports Today (@SportsTodayofc) March 30, 2025 Punjab Kings face Lucknow Super Giants in their next match Ponting, now serving as Punjab Kings' head coach, will lead the team into their next match against Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants on April 1. Interestingly, when Ponting coached Delhi Capitals, Pant was the captain, and during those years, Fletcher often trained with the Indian wicketkeeper-batter. Pant even shared a comment on a post in 2023, humorously speculating that Fletcher might one day play for Delhi Capitals. Punjab Kings have made a strong start to their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign. Under new captain Shreyas Iyer, the team secured an 11-run victory against Gujarat Titans, thanks to Iyer’s unbeaten 97. PBKS are currently in the fourth spot of the points table. Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants had a mixed start to their season, losing their opener against Delhi Capitals by one wicket before bouncing back with a convincing five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, successfully chasing down a target of 191 in just 17 overs. LSG find themselves in the second spot in the points table.