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Ponting Approves Jansen's Late IPL Arrival After T20WC Departure Delays

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News18•18-03-2026, 13:00

Ponting Approves Jansen's Late IPL Arrival After T20WC Departure Delays

•Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting approved Marco Jansen's late IPL arrival due to T20 World Cup departure delays.
•South African and West Indies players faced logistical issues, getting stuck in India for over a week post-T20WC.
•Major airports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi had restricted operations amid the West Asia conflict, causing travel frustrations.
•Jansen, a key PBKS all-rounder, will join the squad on March 26; Ponting and most foreign players arrive March 21.
•PBKS opens its 2026 campaign against Gujarat Titans on March 31, followed by an away game against CSK on April 3.

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