News for 'Captain Ricky Ponting'

Ponting won't let Laxman bat with runner again

Ponting won't let Laxman bat with runner again

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Ricky Ponting gave India a lifeline by allowing an indisposed VVS Laxman to bat at Mohali despite not coming out to field in the Test. Australia's captain insists he won't repeat the genorisity after the losing the first Test.

Ponting's pitch point proven by lively opening day

Ponting's pitch point proven by lively opening day

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Ricky Ponting recently came up with a simple idea to make the five-day game more exciting -- bring back fast bouncy wickets. The first day of the third Test at the Kensington Oval proved his point perfectly with a lively surface producing a lively game of cricket.

Can Bumrah handle captaincy and pace attack?

Can Bumrah handle captaincy and pace attack?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting though added that captaincy will be the "hardest thing" for the premier fast bowler.

McGrath, Symonds the keys to success: Ponting

McGrath, Symonds the keys to success: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Australia's captain singled out the duo for praise after his team's seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy.

The decision has to do with my longevity: Ponting

The decision has to do with my longevity: Ponting

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who rejoined the tour of England on Tuesday, has said that he wants to leave the country on a high after what has so far been a dissapointing tour for the Kangaroos.

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.

Australia elect to bat against WI

Australia elect to bat against WI

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat against the West Indies in the first ODI of the DLF Cup.

S Waugh named captain of greatest Aus team

S Waugh named captain of greatest Aus team

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Current Australian captain Ricky Ponting was named as Waugh's deputy.

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Aussie media sing paeans to 'tormentor-in-chief'!

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Kohli's skill and spikiness on the field reminded many of their own: Australian media

Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The 44-year-old Ponting will work with Australia's batsmen for the May 30-July 14 tournament, with current batting coach Graeme Hick preparing the side for the Ashes tour in England, starting in August.

Ponting credits IPL for Mitchell Johnson's Ashes resurgence

Ponting credits IPL for Mitchell Johnson's Ashes resurgence

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that Mitchell Johnson's blistering start to the Ashes summer had its foundations in the Indian Premier League back in April.

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Indisciplined Prithvi Shaw's career is a promise unkept

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

'With him in particular, I've had a lot of chats with him, a lot of conversations to try and make him a better cricketer.'

Captain Ponting eyes IPL glory for Mumbai Indians

Captain Ponting eyes IPL glory for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians made it to the final in 2010 and progressed to the knockout in the last two years but haven't won the title yet. Captain Ricky Ponting hopes it will happen this year.

Captain Ponting eyes IPL glory for Mumbai Indians

Captain Ponting eyes IPL glory for Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Mumbai Indians made it to the final in 2010 and also progressed to the knockout in the last two years but haven't won the title yet which captain Ricky Ponting hopes will happen this year.

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.

Watson reckons Pant will only get better with coach Ponting

Watson reckons Pant will only get better with coach Ponting

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'If there had been 10 teams in IPL 1, 2 or 3 the talent pool would have been stretched thin but now the depth in Indian cricket alone means you have seven world class players as the local Indian player and the overseas players complement them.'

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.

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Aus teenager Konstas gets promotion

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Selectors will likely opt for another batter to cover for all-rounder Green in the India series and possibly an opener if Steve Smith is restored to the number four spot.

'Dhoni Crucial To CSK On And Off Field'

'Dhoni Crucial To CSK On And Off Field'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'He's actually batting the last 20 balls of an innings now, but still showing that you can make a big impact on the game by doing that.'

'I Apologised To Sreesanth 200 Times'

'I Apologised To Sreesanth 200 Times'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'What hurt me was when I met his daughter and I was talking to her with a lot of love and she said, "I don't want to talk to you. You hit my father".'

Ponting hopes for no more racial abuse in India

Ponting hopes for no more racial abuse in India

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Australia, 4-2 winners of the seven-match ODI series, take on India in a one-off Twenty20 international in Mumbai today.

Aussie, Kiwi captains in the dark about throwing

Aussie, Kiwi captains in the dark about throwing

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

Ricky Ponting and Stephen Fleming say they still do not fully understand the recommended changes which could come into effect next year.

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.

Michaels put us on the right track: Ponting

Michaels put us on the right track: Ponting

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

Australia's captain also praised Brad Williams for his five-wicket haul in the tri-series match against New Zealand.

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

Rediff.com13 May 2025

All the 10 teams are involved in a lot of back and forth with their overseas recruits over their arrival plans in India a day after the IPL announced the revised schedule following necessary security clearances from the government.

Ashes: Ponting reckons England dominance on the slide

Ashes: Ponting reckons England dominance on the slide

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said he believes that the current England team might be past their absolute peak, adding that Australia can belie their status as Ashes outsiders by regaining the urn in the winter series.

Ponting credits third umpire for 'correct decision'; Gill fumes

Ponting credits third umpire for 'correct decision'; Gill fumes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Correct decision was made: Ponting on Green's catch to dismiss Gill

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals appoint Pietersen as team mentor

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.

Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Langer

Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Langer

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

'Me and a lot of his close friends have reached out to him.'

Fixing probe: Ponting was with McCullum when Cairns approached him

Fixing probe: Ponting was with McCullum when Cairns approached him

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting has revealed before the London court that he was with New Zealand batsman Brendan McCullum when the latter received a phone call from Chris Cairns regarding business proposal linked to match-fixing.

Ashes: 'Pat Cummins is old-fashioned'

Ashes: 'Pat Cummins is old-fashioned'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting described Aussies skipper Pat Cummins' captaincy as "old-fashioned" as he set fields and unravel plans over a long period of time.

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India captain Virat Kohli is a better batsman across the three formats than legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting.

Pant training hard to get trust back in his body: Ponting

Pant training hard to get trust back in his body: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'We all love his infectious attitude and smile around the group. Although he is still young in age, he has actually played a lot of cricket. He sets an example, he has a lot of energy and that's why other people tend to follow.'

Ponting files: 'There's no replacement for Ponting yet'

Ponting files: 'There's no replacement for Ponting yet'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Ricky Ponting has remained Australia captain despite being well past his use by date because the team simply does not have the replacement for him, says celebrated hockey coach Ric Charlesworth who refused the offer to coach the cricket team at one stage.

Captaincy will make Pant a better player: Ponting

Captaincy will make Pant a better player: Ponting

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting is convinced that the responsibility of captaincy will make swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant an even better player in the upcoming IPL.

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

'Australia Is Ripe For The Taking'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

'My prediction is a 3-1 win for India.'

Ponting to make comeback for Ashes?

Ponting to make comeback for Ashes?

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Ricky Ponting has revealed he might not be able to resist the lure of the Ashes if Australia asked him to come out of Test retirement.