WTC 2025 Final: Marco Janssen discloses Ricky Ponting’s humorous farewell before South African Pacer’s IPL departure
Marco Jansen played an extremely important role in South AfricaTheir journey to maiden ICC World Test Championship (WTC) FinalIt is set to begin on June 11th with Lord’s Champion against Lord’s Australia. His left arm pacer, famous for his towering heights, steep bounces and ability to create movement, has been particularly impacted throughout the ongoing WTC 2023-25 cycle.
IPL departs to prioritize South Africa’s national obligations
Janssen appeared in just six Tests, but his impact was immediate and emphasized, claiming 29 wickets with a fatal strike rate of 33.17. Among bowlers with 29 or more scalps in this WTC edition, Jasprit Bumrah India’s strike rate underscored the efficacy of Janssen in red ball cricket. Departure from Janssen INdian Premier League (IPL) 2025 The playoffs were one of the biggest topics ahead of the final stages of the tournament.
To prioritize preparations for the WTC Finals, all Testbound players were recalled by South African cricket before the knockout phase of the league. This included Janssen King of Punjab The whole campaign. He finished the tournament with 16 wickets in 14 matches, becoming the franchise’s second-highest wicket taker. His role in the middle and over death was particularly important for those chasing their first IPL title. His absence was deeply felt in the Punjab campaign and was slightly short of the summit clash.
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Ricky Ponting’s cheeky farewell to Janssen ahead of WTC 2025 against Australia
Before he took off to join London’s South African team, Janssen shared a humorous yet heartfelt exchange with Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting. The former Australian captain was a now respected coaching figure, and had a light-hearted post-off message to the rising star of South Africa. “Before I leave, he said, ‘Good luck. I hope you do well, but I hope you lose.” In an interview with ICC Digital, Janssen laughed at the competitiveness and friendship of the comments.
Rather than just a coach, Ponting coached Janssen in 2025. The young first bowler praised him for instilling a strong mental framework that would help him handle high pressure situations. He pointed out how Pong constantly emphasizes potential and opportunity, not fear or failure, and how it emphasizes a shift in thinking that resonates deeply with the age of 25.
“I’ve learned a lot from him, especially from a mental standpoint. He’s always positive and when that makes sense, he’s always looking at the good, not the bad, and I think that’s why he’s a game legend. Janssen concluded.
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