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Ponting on brink of being most successful captain

Ponting on brink of being most successful captain

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Should Australia win the ongoing Test against Pakistan, it will give Ricky Ponting more victories than any other skipper in 132 years of Test cricket.

Defeat won't derail campaign: Ponting

Defeat won't derail campaign: Ponting

Rediff.com29 Feb 2008

The defeat in the final league match against Sri Lanka will not derail Australia's campaign in the tri-series finals and captain Ricky Ponting claimed the hosts were geared up to face India in the title clashes.

Ponting worst behaved Aussie player in 20 years

Ponting worst behaved Aussie player in 20 years

Rediff.com27 Dec 2009

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has emerged as the worst behaved player to play for the country in the last 20 years and has been asked by former legends of the game to improve his on-field attitude.

IPL 2024: Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets? Ponting spills the beans!

IPL 2024: Will Rishabh Pant keep wickets? Ponting spills the beans!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Rishabh Pant is confident of playing entire IPL, in what capacity we're not quite sure yet: Ricky Ponting

Ponting asks youngsters to choose country over IPL

Ponting asks youngsters to choose country over IPL

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Worried that Twenty20 is diluting the fabric of cricket, Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised youngsters in the national team to set their priorities right by choosing the country first over cash offered by Indian Premier League and Champions League T20. The quartet of Clint McKay, Burt Cockley, Jon Holland and Moises Henriques in the current ODI squad in India tasted success with NSW and Victoria in the Champions League but Ponting hopes they will become addicted.

My fate in the hands of selectors: Ponting

My fate in the hands of selectors: Ponting

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Under-fire captain Ricky Ponting said defending champion Australia's premature exit from the World Cup has left his fate in the hands of the selectors but warned that a 'clear-the-decks policy' could be fraught with danger.

Ponting's prediction: India will win the World Cup

Ponting's prediction: India will win the World Cup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday predicted that India would beat Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men are the strong favourites to win the coveted title after a gap of 28 years.

Ponting urges fans to treat India with respect

Ponting urges fans to treat India with respect

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

'I'm sure that at different times Sreesanth and a few of the guys will cop a hard time from the Australian fans,' the Aussie captain said.

Ponting lauds Hussey, Watson

Ponting lauds Hussey, Watson

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

Australia's captain said the two rescued the side when it was under pressure.

Ponting puts Australia in command

Ponting puts Australia in command

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Ricky Pointing struck an outstanding 158 as Australia dominated West Indies to finish at 301 for four on the opening day of the first Test.

Kick out the weaker teams: Ponting

Kick out the weaker teams: Ponting

Rediff.com24 May 2004

"I don't think some of the less established countries should play at the World Cup or at the Champions Trophy," the Australian captain said.

Lara gave me more sleepless nights than Tendulkar, says Ponting

Lara gave me more sleepless nights than Tendulkar, says Ponting

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has rated Brian Lara ahead of Sachin Tendulkar as he feels that the West Indian helped his team win more matches.

Ponting asks team to learn from Tendulkar

Ponting asks team to learn from Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The Australian captain asked his batsmen to take a leaf out of Sachin Tendulkar's batting if they want to beat India in the second tri-series final.

Ishant is a dangerous bowler, admits Ponting

Ishant is a dangerous bowler, admits Ponting

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

"He (Ishant) is different in the sense that he hits the deck hard and gets some inconsistent bounce. I don't know whether it's because he changes his action," said Ponting.

No need to ban whole Pakistan team: Ponting

No need to ban whole Pakistan team: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Spot-fixing scandal should be dealt in an appropriate manner but it would be unfair to ban the whole Pakistan team for the alleged involvement of their three players, feels Australian captain Ricky Ponting.

Ponting, Gilchrist guide Australia to ODI win

Ponting, Gilchrist guide Australia to ODI win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Captain Ricky Ponting stroked 107 not out while Adam Gilchrist smashed a 26-ball half century to guide Australia to a seven-wicket victory in their first one-day match against New Zealand in Adelaide on Friday.

Ponting comes under fire for frequent use of DRS

Ponting comes under fire for frequent use of DRS

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Former cricketers have criticised Australian captain Ricky Ponting for repeatedly using the umpire referral system, and warned that it could cost Australia a Test match in the long term.

Ponting backs Hauritz as Aus No 1 spinner

Ponting backs Hauritz as Aus No 1 spinner

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Australian Test captain Ricky Ponting on Monday picked Nathan Hauritz as his first choice spinner for the Test and ODI cricket tour of India this October.

It's been an issue since Pigeon moved on: Ponting

It's been an issue since Pigeon moved on: Ponting

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes his limited overs bowling attack is still missing the late innings skills of former fast bowler Glenn McGrath, more than two and a half years after he retired.

Ponting says he was approached for India coach's job before Dravid

Ponting says he was approached for India coach's job before Dravid

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting revealed that he was approached by the BCCI to coach India before Rahul Dravid was chosen for the coveted job.

Ponting leads Aussies to easy win

Ponting leads Aussies to easy win

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

World Cup triumph won't ease Ashes pain: Ponting

World Cup triumph won't ease Ashes pain: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

A fourth consecutive World Cup title triumph might not be enough to heal the scars left by the recent Ashes hammering Australia suffered against England, captain Ricky Ponting said on Tuesday.

Unlucky Clark gets Ponting support

Unlucky Clark gets Ponting support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Clark, Australia's leading wicket-taker in the Ashes series against England, was left out in favour of the faster Shaun Tait.

Tri-series axing signals end to Ponting's ODI career

Tri-series axing signals end to Ponting's ODI career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Dropped from the squad for the next two tri-series matches, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning former captain Ricky Ponting is "considering his future" in one-day cricket and an announcement could come in the next couple of days.

Ponting backs Hughes, Warner for Ashes comeback

Ponting backs Hughes, Warner for Ashes comeback

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Serial discard Phillip Hughes is Australia's best young batsman and just needs a bit of "love and stability" to blossom at test level, said former captain Ricky Ponting.

Ponting set to return for fourth Test

Ponting set to return for fourth Test

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Ricky Ponting was ruled out of the third Test against India after having x-rays last week.

Ponting ton shapes Aussie intent

Ponting ton shapes Aussie intent

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

Ricky Ponting led from the front with a brilliant century to help Australia reach 254 for four at close on the opening day of the first Test against India.

Drawn Tests in sub-continent a worry: Ponting

Drawn Tests in sub-continent a worry: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

Too many Test matches played in the Indian sub-continent do not produce results, which is a worry for the health of cricket's longer version, according to Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Ponting feels the new umpire referral system has problems but said it should be given a further run.

Rohit's captaincy was outstanding: Ponting

Rohit's captaincy was outstanding: Ponting

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ricky Ponting hailed Rohit Sharma's 'outstanding' captaincy in India's thrilling six-run win over Pakistan.

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.

We played well enough to win: Ponting

We played well enough to win: Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Australia's captain was annoyed with his bowlers for letting India get so close in the first ODI. Only Peter Siddle was spared. That's because he gave away just four runs in the final over, with India needing nine for victory.

Guys will be richer in experience after India tour: Ponting

Guys will be richer in experience after India tour: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Former captain Ricky Ponting says he himself failed repeatedly before learning to perform in India and the bunch of Australian cricketers playing there will be able to handle the conditions better next time.

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

'Kohli Could Have Continued As Captain'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

'It is humanly impossible to sustain at the level at which he was playing between 2014 and 2019.' 'The dip had to come.'

India's batting looks very formidable: Ponting

India's batting looks very formidable: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting, said, despite India's bowling woes in the recent few months, their batting is quite capable of winning games especially with the return of Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

Tour boycott will be extreme: Ponting

Tour boycott will be extreme: Ponting

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Ponting told Nine Network's 'A Current Affair' program that "They're (the BCCI) entitled to do whatever they think is appropriate at the time, but to me that would be a little bit extreme. "From what I, and the rest of the Australian players can take from the first two tests is a lot of fun and a lot of enjoyment. "You'd like to think that one little incident like this wouldn't bring undone all the great work that's been done over a long period of time."

Woolmer, Ponting for super sub rule change

Woolmer, Ponting for super sub rule change

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said a bit of fine-tuning could be made to make the game even better.

Ponting has three days to take call on future

Ponting has three days to take call on future

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Embattled Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has three days to decide his future as selectors get set to announce the ODI team for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.

Minnows have no place at the World Cup: Ponting

Minnows have no place at the World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

The World Cup would be a better tournament if there are fewer teams, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said, ahead of his team's opening match against eleventh-ranked Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Not worried if we are favourites or not: Ponting

Not worried if we are favourites or not: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting is least bothered about the talk that his side are not the favourites to win Cricket World Cup this time but said they have the wherewithal to lift the coveted trophy for the fifth time.

Hussey dropped due to uncertainty over recovery time: Ponting

Hussey dropped due to uncertainty over recovery time: Ponting

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said he was unaware why Michael Hussey was not given more time to regain fitness but added that the uncertainty over when he would recover could be the reason for dropping him from the World Cup squad.