News for 'Captain Ricky Ponting'

ICC needs to act quickly on match-fixing: Ponting

ICC needs to act quickly on match-fixing: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Sep 2010

Cricket's image has taken a beating due to the match-fixing scandal surrounding the Pakistan team, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said on Sunday as he called on the ICC to act fast and clean up the game.

Ponting to miss first Test against Lanka

Ponting to miss first Test against Lanka

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

The Australian skipper joined his family following the death of a relative.

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

BCCI reacts to Jaiswal's dismissal

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

upon review, third umpire Saikat adjudged that there was a deflection off Jaiswal's gloves/bat based on the visual evidence.

Ponting hails Clarke and Martyn

Ponting hails Clarke and Martyn

Rediff.com2 Nov 2003

Clarke was the unlikely bowling weapon after removing both Tendulkar and Dravid in the sixth ODI.

Ponting is Aussie player of the year

Ponting is Aussie player of the year

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Vice-captain Adam Gilchrist was voted Australia's best one-day player.

I'll have to play with pain during W Cup: Ponting

I'll have to play with pain during W Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has conceded that he would have to play through pain during the entire World Cup due to his finger injury.

Ponting identifies three key moments

Ponting identifies three key moments

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Ponting concerned about Australia's Test ranking

Ponting concerned about Australia's Test ranking

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Captain Ricky Ponting has promised to maintain Australia's aggression against the West Indies in the team's quest to climb back to the top of the ICC Test world rankings.

Illness puts Ponting out of final Test

Illness puts Ponting out of final Test

Rediff.com9 May 2003

The Australia vice-captain spent the last five days in bed, suffering from flu-like symptoms.\n\n

Pull out can affect ties: Ponting

Pull out can affect ties: Ponting

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting admitted the "tainted" Sydney Test has left "sour taste" in the Indian mouth but warned pulling out of the tour might jeopardise cricketing ties between the two countries.

Ponting slams Mumbai pitch

Ponting slams Mumbai pitch

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

It's great to see fresh players stand up: Ponting

It's great to see fresh players stand up: Ponting

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

Australia may have lost the aura of invincibility after the likes of Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne made their exit but captain Ricky Ponting is happy that the youngsters have made a mark in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ponting third batsman to pass 12,000 ODI runs

Ponting third batsman to pass 12,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

The 34-year-old, who joins India's Sachin Tendulkar and Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka in achieving the milestone, led from the front as Australia beat England by nine wickets in the first semi-final of the Champions Trophy.

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.

Johnson in frame for Aus Test call-up - Ponting

Johnson in frame for Aus Test call-up - Ponting

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Left-arm seamer Mitchell Johnson was Australia's leading bowler in the recent one-day series in India and is likely to join Brett Lee and Stuart Clark in a three-pronged pace attack for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Brisbane starting on Nov 8.

Ponting fires double jibe at ICC

Ponting fires double jibe at ICC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

The scheduling of the ICC Champions Trophy in the English autumn has perplexed the Australian captain.

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Tendulkar to coach Lara, Ponting, Akram

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Former West Indies captain Brian Lara will be in the same team as Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Bushfire relief fundraiser match. Ponting's side, which will be coached by former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, also comprises of lethal pacers such as Brett Lee and Wasim Akram. On the other hand, Gilchrist side's has a solid top-order comprising of Yuvraj Singh, Shane Watson and Andrew Symonds.

Ponting puts faith in Warne

Ponting puts faith in Warne

Rediff.com4 Jul 2004

5-2 is any day better than 4-3: Ponting

5-2 is any day better than 4-3: Ponting

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting says there's no room for complacency in the seventh ODI against India in Mumbai on Wednesday despite having the series in the pocket.

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

Ponting has 'few more doubts' about Sydney Test

Ponting has 'few more doubts' about Sydney Test

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

Australian captain Ricky Ponting's doubts about the genuineness of his team's win in the Sydney Test against Pakistan are mounting amid reports that the ICC knew of suspected match fixer Mazhar Majeed's activities during the game.

Axar to lead Delhi Capitals in Pant's absence: Ponting

Axar to lead Delhi Capitals in Pant's absence: Ponting

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru after the suspension of regular captain Rishabh Pant.

Ponting concerned about lack of batting exposure

Ponting concerned about lack of batting exposure

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Australia's batsmen will not get any form of match practice for 16 days as their last match was a seven-wicket triumph over New Zealand on Feb 25. Their next outing is scheduled for March 13 against Kenya.

Australia close in on Kiwis after Ponting ton

Australia close in on Kiwis after Ponting ton

Rediff.com27 Mar 2005

Ponting's 105 off 110 balls put Australia just 73 runs behind New Zealand in the first innings on day 2 in the third Test.

ICC should ensure DRS in every Test: Ponting

ICC should ensure DRS in every Test: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The BCCI might have opposed the idea but Australian captain Ricky Ponting wants the ICC to ensure implementation of the Decision Review System (DRS) in every Test match.

Ponting to have surgery on fractured finger

Ponting to have surgery on fractured finger

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Australia captain Ricky Ponting is to undergo surgery on Tuesday on the fractured finger which forced him to miss the Sydney Test, his first in six years, this week.

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rohit's return a 'disruption'? Ponting sparks debate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Rohit is on a paternity break and will miss the series-opener. Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is captaining the Indian team in his absence.

Preity's Hugs for Kings!

Preity's Hugs for Kings!

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings qualified for the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.

Cricket, not revenge, on mind: Ponting

Cricket, not revenge, on mind: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

Ricky Ponting is focused on his team returning to top form rather than seeking revenge against India.

Ponting wants best-of-3 finals for T20 tourneys

Ponting wants best-of-3 finals for T20 tourneys

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Disappointed with Australia's loss in the summit clash of the Twenty20 World Cup, Test and ODI captain Ricky Ponting said the finals of such tournaments should be a best-of-three affair.

Ponting set to join Australia squad

Ponting set to join Australia squad

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Ricky Ponting is to join his team mates for the Twenty20 World Cup next week after his wife recovered from a health scare.

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Two-time World Cup-winning Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has no doubt that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a 'successful' India captain if he is handed the responsibility in the future.

Ponting puts stop to roller-coaster ride as captain

Ponting puts stop to roller-coaster ride as captain

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Embattled Ricky Ponting on Tuesday stepped down as Australia's captain from the Test and one-day cricket teams in the wake of the team's shocking quarter-final exit from the ongoing World Cup, but will be available for selection as a batsman in both the formats.

Fantastic 4 Who Have Played Every IPL

Fantastic 4 Who Have Played Every IPL

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Since the inaugural edition of IPL in 2008, only four cricketers have played a match in all 18 IPL seasons.

CT title won't make up for Ashes loss: Ponting

CT title won't make up for Ashes loss: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that winning the Champions Trophy title will not make up for losing the Ashes to England earlier this year.

Waugh warns Ponting not to captain too long

Waugh warns Ponting not to captain too long

Rediff.com9 Jan 2004

Waugh said the best bit of advice he could pass on to Ponting was to enjoy his team mate's success as much as his own.

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

Captain cool Dhoni leads MVP race

Captain cool Dhoni leads MVP race

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is so far the most valuable player (MVP) in the ongoing India-Australia seven-match One-Day International series, with Michael Hussey just behind him.

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Captain Cool Iyer Ticks All The Right Boxes!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

New 'Captain Cool' in Town: Shreyas Iyer could be the leader India needs