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Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 following which he appeared in 98 matches for the franchises and scored 2838 runs with a strike rate of 147.97.

Ponting interested in chairman of selectors role

Ponting interested in chairman of selectors role

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says he would consider the role of chairman of selectors if offered the job and is also open to discussions on a coaching position with the team.

Gilchrist 2.0: Head's sizzling ton draws comparisons

Gilchrist 2.0: Head's sizzling ton draws comparisons

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Travis Head channels Gilchrist spirit in WTC Final

Ponting apologises, but draws flak

Ponting apologises, but draws flak

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting apologised for smashing an LCD screen in the team's dressing room following his run-out in the World Cup opener against Zimbabwe, but his behaviour came under severe criticism from former cricketers.

Ponting, Gilchrist praise Dhoni

Ponting, Gilchrist praise Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

"Leading a team to such a triumph just after taking over as captain is a great achievement," said Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

Podium incident unintentional: Ponting

Podium incident unintentional: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Ricky Ponting said that his team did not intend to offend Sharad Pawar but was ready to clear any misunderstanding.

Harmison regrets hitting Ponting

Harmison regrets hitting Ponting

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Harmison unintentionally struck Ponting in the face with a bouncer in the first test at Lord's that sneaked through his helmet guard and drew blood.

Ponting backs Australian turnaround ahead of next year's World Cup

Ponting backs Australian turnaround ahead of next year's World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Five-time World Cup winners Australia were whitewashed 5-0 by hosts England in the ODI series which concluded last month, extending their poor ODI run having won only 16 of their last 18 matches.

What's going wrong for DC this season?

What's going wrong for DC this season?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

'But we need to turn around our cricket quickly and three games and no wins, you can't afford to get bad starts in IPL.'

Ponting cleared of dissent

Ponting cleared of dissent

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Ricky Ponting will not be punished following his animated discussion with umpire Mark Benson during the match against India.

It's That Man Head Again!

It's That Man Head Again!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

This wasn't the first time the 29 year old delivered a match-winning knock on the global stage. Five months ago, he secured victory for Australia in the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval with a rapid 163.

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Can Rishabh Pant shine and lead DC to victory vs PBKS?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

IPL: Comeback-man Pant the highlight as Delhi Capitals take on Punjab Kings

Ponting on Rohit's failure and Kohli's success

Ponting on Rohit's failure and Kohli's success

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Ricky Ponting discusses Rohit Sharma's inability to dominate Test cricket like he does in ODIs, Virat Kohli's captaincy and the Australian team's poor showing in the Test series in Sri Lanka.

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Sagar said they are hoping that India's wicketkeeper batter will soon make a return and play in IPL 2024

Ricky Ponting: First among equals

Ricky Ponting: First among equals

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

As player and captain, Ricky Ponting, says Bikash Mohapatra, was someone who refused to go by the book, didn't shy away from controversy and, yet, more often than not, got the desired results.

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Former captain Ricky Ponting said Aaron Finch and uncapped Marcus Harris should open the batting for Australia in the upcoming four-Test series against India.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

Steely Ponting leads Australia fightback

Steely Ponting leads Australia fightback

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Australia's captain steered his team to 136 for two at the close, just 34 runs behind Pakistan who bowled out the Australians for 88 on the first day of the second Test at Headingley.

Former captain Ponting joins Australia's interim coaching team

Former captain Ponting joins Australia's interim coaching team

Rediff.com1 Jan 2017

Former captain Ricky Ponting has become the third ex-international to take on an interim coaching role with the Australian Twenty20 team next month.

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change and now the owner of Dukes' ball is set to launch an internal probe into the row.

Ponting fined for dissent

Ponting fined for dissent

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

The Australia captain was fined 25 percent of his match fee on Monday for showing dissent during the opening day of the second Test against Bangladesh.

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Ricky Ponting calls for bat size restriction

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting wants size limits on bats because he believes batsmen are enjoying an unfair advantage, especially in Test cricket, and said he would raise his concerns at the MCC World Cricket Committee meeting on Monday.

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Ashes updates: Ponting predicts stroll for Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says England's only hope of winning a Test in the upcoming Ashes series is the day/night match in Adelaide and has predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting found India's slow batting baffling in the third Test and feels that Cheteshwar Pujara's 106 off 319 balls may end up being the reason for their defeat.

DC Vs MI: Who Batted Best? Vote!

DC Vs MI: Who Batted Best? Vote!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Runs came in all directions at the Wankhede on Sunday.

'We can't get worse than this, we can only get better'

'We can't get worse than this, we can only get better'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Meanwhile, Delhi head coach Ricky Ponting echoed Ganguly's thoughts and sent DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav a strong message, asking him to "never say sorry to him."

Ponting fined for Code of Behaviour breach

Ponting fined for Code of Behaviour breach

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been fined for breaching the CA Code of Behaviour during the RYOBI One-Day Cup match between Tasmania and Western Australia at the WACA Ground in Perth.

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ponting is hoping to "get a bit more out of Axar" when he turns up for Delhi Capitals in this IPL.

Football is Ponting's latest passion

Football is Ponting's latest passion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting will take time out from his preparations for this week's fourth Ashes Test on Tuesday to visit minor league English football club Altrincham after becoming a shareholder.

Aus team culture criticism 'blown out of proportion': Ponting

Aus team culture criticism 'blown out of proportion': Ponting

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) has slapped 12-month bans on Steve Smith and David Warner, while suspending Cameron Bancroft, who was caught using a piece of sandpaper on the ball in the Cape Town Test, for nine months following the controversy which rocked cricket in Australia.

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

As Michael Clarke gets ready to play the final Test of his career, what will be remembered -- like his predecessor Ricky Ponting -- will not be their many triumphs, but the failure to win the Ashes on English soil.

Ponting heaps praise on bowlers

Ponting heaps praise on bowlers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Relieved after the series-levelling 24-run win, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he was afraid that 250-run may not be enough but his bowlers made it possible.

Ponting ready for split captaincy

Ponting ready for split captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Amidst calls for his head after the recent Ashes loss, Australia skipper Ricky Ponting today said he would not mind sharing the captaincy, with his deputy Michael Clarke being made in-charge of the shorter versions of the game.

Ashes: Moeen's absence will be decisive on Day 5

Ashes: Moeen's absence will be decisive on Day 5

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

In a setback for England, Moeen Ali was penalised for applying spray on his finger towards the end of day two.

Ponting's captaincy in no danger

Ponting's captaincy in no danger

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Calls for Ricky Ponting to relinquish his captaincy in the wake of Australia's Ashes series loss to England are "completely unfair", Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said on Monday.

Khawaja ready to audition for Ponting's spot?

Khawaja ready to audition for Ponting's spot?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Usman Khawaja will have an opportunity to audition for Ricky Ponting's spot in the Test team after the left-hander was named captain of the Australia Chairman's XI to take on Sri Lanka in Canberra next week.

Ponting given a break

Ponting given a break

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Ponting won't feature in the second one-dayer against New Zealand on Friday and might as well be dropped for the rest of the series.

Sacking Ponting was 'tough', says Clarke

Sacking Ponting was 'tough', says Clarke

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Australian captain Michael Clarke said he was partly responsible for the sacking of former skipper Ricky Ponting from the One-Day squad.

Ponting undergoes wrist surgery

Ponting undergoes wrist surgery

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

The Australian captain is doubtful for the series against Bangladesh and the Champions Trophy following the surgery.

Aus women share ODI record with Ponting's men

Aus women share ODI record with Ponting's men

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The Australian women's cricket team matched the world record 21-game winning streak in one-day internationals set in 2003.