Ricky Ponting has urged India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav to regain confidence amid a recent form slump, advising him to focus on scoring runs and not fear getting out. Ponting compared Yadav's fearless approach to Travis Head's, emphasizing self-belief. He also highlighted Axar Patel's importance as vice-captain due to his all-round abilities, noting Patel's role as a pinch-hitter and his versatility in batting order.