News for 'Captain Ricky Ponting'

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.

Ponting picks Bumrah, Head to dominate T20 World Cup

Ponting picks Bumrah, Head to dominate T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked Indian Premier League (IPL) top performers Jasprit Bumrah and Travis Head to excel among the bowlers and batters respectively in the T20 World Cup starting June 2.

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.

ODI GOAT! Gavaskar Hails Kohli

ODI GOAT! Gavaskar Hails Kohli

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar on Sunday hailed Virat Kohli as the greatest one-day cricketer of all time, saying the Indian icon's world-record tally of centuries underline his unmatched stature in the format.

What Went Wrong for India on Day 2 in Manchester

What Went Wrong for India on Day 2 in Manchester

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India unravelled on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, their bowling plans in disarray and tactical calls under scrutiny.

Players back Ponting's captaincy

Players back Ponting's captaincy

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Embattled Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting received the support of his players on Wednesday after they returned home following their Ashes defeat to England at the weekend.

Ponting trials new bat in first Test

Ponting trials new bat in first Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The new "Ricky Ponting Kahuna" was developed for the start of the Test series on Thursday.

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.

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

Stokes Signals Bat-First Plan With Hussain Dig

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Former England captain Hussain won the toss in the first Ashes Test of the 2002/03 series, electing to field first at the Gabba in a decision that dumbfounded some of his teammates.

Ponting joins Australian coaching staff for England tour

Ponting joins Australian coaching staff for England tour

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has joined the Australian coaching staff for the side's five one-day internationals and one Twenty20 international game against England in June.

No surgery for Ponting

No surgery for Ponting

Rediff.com25 Sep 2004

Doctors told the Australian captain that his broken thumb is not as bad as initially thought.

Ricky rocks as Rest reign

Ricky rocks as Rest reign

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Warne backs embattled Ponting

Warne backs embattled Ponting

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

Embattled Australian captain Ricky Ponting is the right man to regain the Ashes from England, according to former leg-spinner Shane Warne.

Ponting stands by charge

Ponting stands by charge

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting stands by his decision to report Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh for racial abuse despite triggering a row that threatened the tour.

Ponting named assistant Australia coach for T20 series

Ponting named assistant Australia coach for T20 series

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been named as an assistant to national coach Darren Lehmann for the triangular Twenty20 series against New Zealand and England next month.

Ponting warns England of whitewash ahead of D/N Test

Ponting warns England of whitewash ahead of D/N Test

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

Australia are 1-0 up in the series after an emphatic nine-wicket victory at the Gabba in Brisbane.

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer named Punjab Kings captain for IPL 2025

Rediff.com12 Jan 2025

Shreyas Iyer, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL 2024 title last year, was bought by Punjab Kings for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore at the players' auctions.

Ponting reprimanded for damaging TV

Ponting reprimanded for damaging TV

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

The ICC said Australia's captain was found guilty of 'abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during an international match'.

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.

Sack Ponting, demands Roebuck

Sack Ponting, demands Roebuck

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Australia should immediately sack its arrogant and abrasive captain Ricky Ponting and it's a surprise that India has not called off the tour and gone back home, said an aghast Peter Roebuck.

Ponting cleared to tour India

Ponting cleared to tour India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

The Australia captain is likely to play in the upcoming seven-match ODI series against India despite suffering a hamstring strain.

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.

Delhi Capitals part ways with Ponting after seven seasons

Delhi Capitals part ways with Ponting after seven seasons

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Delhi Capitals remove Ponting from head coach's post, Ganguly could assume new role

'Bat anywhere': Connolly ready for IPL challenge

'Bat anywhere': Connolly ready for IPL challenge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

Punjab Kings' latest recruit Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly prides himself on being versatile and is open to batting at any position the team deems fit in his maiden IPL season next year.

'Wouldn't be surprised if Root chases Tendulkar down'

'Wouldn't be surprised if Root chases Tendulkar down'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

England vice-captain Ollie Pope won't be surprised if Joe Root overtakes Sachin Tendulkar and becomes the all-time leading run-getter in Tests.

'Monkeygate' well and truly gone, says Ponting

'Monkeygate' well and truly gone, says Ponting

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

After questioning Sachin Tendulkar's conduct during the 'Monkeygate' scandal inquiry in his autobiography, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting now says he has made peace with the key Indian characters in the ugly episode during his stint in the Indian Premier League Ponting, who, in his book, At the Close of Play, said he was taken aback by Tendulkar's statement which backed Harbhajan Singh in the furore, said the matter is behind him now.

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.

Drunk man tries to kiss Ponting

Drunk man tries to kiss Ponting

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Bangalore's Jayram Reddy, who bid for Ponting's autographed bat and photographs at a charity event, went up on stage and was very keen to kiss the Aussie captain.

Coming soon, Ponting the Golfer!

Coming soon, Ponting the Golfer!

Rediff.com1 May 2011

In the twilight of his cricket career, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting could be seen swinging a golf club next summer as he might be given a sponsor's exemption in one of the major tournaments in Melbourne.

Ponting retires from T20 Internationals

Ponting retires from T20 Internationals

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting quit Twenty20 Internationals on Monday, hoping the decision would prolong his career in other formats of the game.

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Crease belongs to the batter: Ponting blames Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Virat Kohli's conduct came under the microscope in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne on Thursday after a clash of shoulders with teen debutant Sam Konstas, but the incident did little to knock the Australian wonder boy off his stride.

Ponting rakes up 'Monkeygate' again, questions Tendulkar's role

Ponting rakes up 'Monkeygate' again, questions Tendulkar's role

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has sparked controversy again! He's questioned Sachin Tendulkar's role in 'Monkeygate'.

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.

Refreshed Ponting not ready to retire yet

Refreshed Ponting not ready to retire yet

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has revealed that he plans to continue playing at the international level, and banished thoughts or recommendations of early retirement from the game.

Ponting concerned over India ODIs

Ponting concerned over India ODIs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Australia and India are set to play three, and possibly five, matches in Belfast, Northern Ireland this June.

Ponting becomes second highest Test run-gettter

Ponting becomes second highest Test run-gettter

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting overtook India's Rahul Dravid to become the second highest Test run scorer on Monday during the opening day of the third Test against West Indies.

Michael deserves first crack at captaincy: Ponting

Michael deserves first crack at captaincy: Ponting

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has endorsed Michael Clarke as his successor to captain Australia's Twenty20 side.

Nobody forced me to step down as Aussie captain: Ponting

Nobody forced me to step down as Aussie captain: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has said in his soon to be released autobiography that no one had forced him to step down as Test captain but instead a number of people tried to talk him out of it.

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Super Smith reaches more than one landmark in Galle!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

After seeing a lifeline fall his way, Smith never looked back and went on to complete his 35th Test ton.

Ponting guides Australia to victory

Ponting guides Australia to victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Australia's captain scored a brave unbeaten century in a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test.