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Ponting backs Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Ponting backs Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

In-form batsman Usman Khawaja should be part of Australia's World Cup plans despite the imminent returns of Steve Smith and David Warner, former captain Ricky Ponting has said.

It's time for Ponting to retire: Cairns

It's time for Ponting to retire: Cairns

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

Describing Ricky Ponting as the "elephant in the room", former New Zealand captain Chris Cairns has said that Cricket Australia (CA) needs to end his 16-year long Test career in order to move forward.

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Iyer reunites with Ponting, Gill looks to silence citics in IPL opener

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill, both in strong form after their Champions Trophy triumph with India, look to lead their respective teams, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans, to IPL glory in the 2025 season.

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Tendulkar, Lara, Buttler: Greats who struggled as captains!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Jos Buttler joins greats Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara as players who failed to translate their many individual triumphs into success as captains.

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

Watson reunites with Ponting at Delhi Capitals as assistant coach

Watson reunites with Ponting at Delhi Capitals as assistant coach

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Watson joins the DC coaching staff comprising Ricky Ponting (Head Coach), Pravin Amre (Assistant Coach), Ajit Agarkar (Assistant Coach) and James Hopes (Bowling Coach).

Khawaja's return to Australian team difficult, says Ponting

Khawaja's return to Australian team difficult, says Ponting

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Australia's two-time World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting says senior batsman Usman Khawaja was axed from the national team due to his inconsistency but he is not willing to write him off yet. The 33-year-old Khawaja was recently left out of the Australia's annual list of contracted players after he was dropped midway through last year's Ashes.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches as he believes that four-day Tests might lead to more draws.

Warne offers to lend embattled Hauritz a hand

Warne offers to lend embattled Hauritz a hand

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

After using his famed digits to publicly criticise captain Ricky Ponting on Twitter during Australia's Test loss to India on Wednesday, Shane Warne has proffered them to help embattled spinner Nathan Hauritz get his groove back.

Australian stars line up for IPL

Australian stars line up for IPL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

There are reports that the BCCI has signed up several Australian cricketers, including Ricky Ponting, for IPL.

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The only time cricket featured in the Olympics was in 1900 with two teams -- Great Britain and France -- with the former winning the gold medal.

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

'India-Australia Champions Trophy final,' says this Aussie legend

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The legendary Ricky Ponting says the quality of players and recent history make India and Australia the favourites to figure in the summit clash of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy.

Australia dismissed for 214

Australia dismissed for 214

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Ricky Ponting's woes continued as Australia were dismissed for just 214 on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba (Brisbane), on Thursday.

If only Graeme Smith had learnt from Ponting's mistake!

If only Graeme Smith had learnt from Ponting's mistake!

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Ricky Ponting's decision to retire in the middle of the 2012 Test series against South Africa, who were led by Graeme Smith, proved costly for Australia. For someone who not only took away the former Aussie captain's record, but also condemned him to retirement in defeat, Bikash Mohapatra says, it is a shame that Smith did not learn from the Australian's error in judgment while calling it a day.

Captain Pant on how Delhi Capitals is gearing up for IPL

Captain Pant on how Delhi Capitals is gearing up for IPL

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant, who attended the first training session with his team in Mumbai on Monday, said all the DC players are in a good frame of mind.

Ponting left out of Australia Twenty20 squad

Ponting left out of Australia Twenty20 squad

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Michael Clarke will take over as captain of Australia's Twenty20 team to play England after Ricky Ponting was given permission to go home after the last Ashes Test. Ponting will return to Britain to take charge for the bulk of one-day international series but the selectors wanted to give him a rest as they start blooding younger players for next year's Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies.

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Gavaskar, Ponting call for Rohit's inclusion

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Indian openers Prithvi Shaw and Mayank Agarwal looked clueless against the Australian attack in both the innings.

'Australia will be without a captain for 15 years if...'

'Australia will be without a captain for 15 years if...'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Australian Test team will be without a captain for the next 15 years if the country's cricket administrators are looking for someone with a 'perfect' and unblemished record, said former skipper Michael Clarke.

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.

DC coach Ponting pushes for team bonding ahead of IPL

DC coach Ponting pushes for team bonding ahead of IPL

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

'When you show love towards the younger guys as a coach or a senior player, you know that they are going to give it back.'

Ashwin set for historic $1m BBL stint with Sydney Thunder

Ashwin set for historic $1m BBL stint with Sydney Thunder

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin is set to play for Sydney Thunder in the Australian Big Bash League in a mega deal valued at around $1 million over two years.

Why Ponting worries for Australia going into the T20 WC

Why Ponting worries for Australia going into the T20 WC

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Ponting, who coached Delhi Capitals in the currently-suspended Indian Premier League, said one of the reasons for Australia not having a good finisher was that all of the best batsmen of the country bat in top four in Big Bash League.

Ponting should deliver IPL title for Delhi this year, says Gambhir

Ponting should deliver IPL title for Delhi this year, says Gambhir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Former India player Gautam Gambhir wants coach Ricky Ponting to deliver the Indian Premier League title for Delhi Capitals this year.

Joy For Preity; Gloom For Goenka

Joy For Preity; Gloom For Goenka

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Punjab Kings Co-Owner Preity Zinta and husband Gene Goodenough were in the stands at the Himachal Pradesh cricket association stadium as they relished the thumping win.

Australia elect to field

Australia elect to field

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

As the first death anniversary of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes nears, former skipper Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the late cricketer, saying that he misses his 'infectious personality'.

Australia elect to bat at MCG

Australia elect to bat at MCG

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat in the first Test against India.

New Dhoni? Ponting praises Stokes' match-winning skills

New Dhoni? Ponting praises Stokes' match-winning skills

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Ponting said he had Stokes' match-winning innings at Headingley in his mind during the thrilling final day at Lord's.

Punjab skipper Shreyas eyes success at No 3 slot

Punjab skipper Shreyas eyes success at No 3 slot

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

He captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last season where he batted in the middle-order.

Ponting predicts! 'Australia will struggle in India'

Ponting predicts! 'Australia will struggle in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Australia will struggle on their tour of India where they will play four tests against the world's top-ranked side in spin-friendly conditions, former captain Ricky Ponting has predicted.

Brad Hodge to replace Ponting

Brad Hodge to replace Ponting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Brad Hodge will replace Ricky Ponting on Australia's cricket tour of India while the captain recovers from a broken thumb.

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Why Prabhsimran is confident of Punjab making playoffs

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings playing different cricket this season: Prabhsimran Singh

The Prem Panicker column: Shut up, Sree!

The Prem Panicker column: Shut up, Sree!

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

I don't know about you, but speaking for myself, I am heartily sick of the amount of discussion and debate that currently centers around "mind games", writes Prem Panicker.

I want Pant sitting with me in the dugout in IPL: Ponting

I want Pant sitting with me in the dugout in IPL: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting wants "cultural leader" Rishabh Pant in the dugout every day of the week in IPL 2023.

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

'Congratulations Joe Root, magnificent.'

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.

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

New Punjab Kings pick finds comfort in Shreyas' presence

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Shedge will also reunite with his Mumbai teammate Musheer Khan at Punjab Kings as both were picked by their base price of Rs 30 lakh.

Clarke makes big revelations about Ponting's career

Clarke makes big revelations about Ponting's career

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

'Ponting would have been dropped had he not retired in 2012'

Ponting doubted Clarke's captaincy, team spirit

Ponting doubted Clarke's captaincy, team spirit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Ricky Ponting once harboured doubts over the suitability of Michael Clarke to succeed him as captain of Australia.