India, May 10 -- Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge on Saturday credited head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Shreyas Iyer for helping him undergo a crucial mindset shift that has played a key role in his strong performance in the ongoing Indian Premier League season.

The Mumbai all-rounder said regular conversations with Iyer and Ponting have helped him focus on preparation, staying in the present, and trusting his instincts - lessons that have enabled him to make the most of opportunities once he broke into the playing XI.

"Shreyas bhai told me during an internal match before the IPL that I was batting well and not to overthink. If I had thought about things not in my control, I wouldn't have been able to perform in that situati...