Delhi Capitals (DC) batsman Shimron Hetmyer has credited head coach Ricky Ponting for his success in the Indian Premier League.

Hetmyer scored an unbeaten 16 off just four balls in DC’s seven-wicket win over Punjab Kings in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The West Indian, who came in to bat at No.5, following skipper Rishabh Pant’s (14) dismissal in 17th over, smashed two sixes and a four off pacer Riley Meredith in the next over. “I have only been here [with DC] for two years. And during this time, Ponting has helped me in terms of positivity. He has given us the freedom to basically go out and express ourselves. He is always there to back a player and keep pushing you to do your best,” Hetmyer said at the post-match virtual press conference on Sunday night.