News for 'Captain Ricky Ponting'

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.

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.

Dhoni or Ponting? Shahid Afridi picks the 'better captain'

Dhoni or Ponting? Shahid Afridi picks the 'better captain'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

When asked to pick the 'best batsman' he has bowled to, Afridi named legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara and South Africa's AB de Villiers.

'What was Siraj thinking?'

'What was Siraj thinking?'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Watching it unfold, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting had just one question, 'What was he thinking?'

India has skills but lack of experience will be telling in Eng

India has skills but lack of experience will be telling in Eng

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

'But I think if you look at a rebuilding sort of phase, I think India can cope with it better than most other teams'

Why Arshdeep gets Ponting's vote to play CT opener

Why Arshdeep gets Ponting's vote to play CT opener

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Ponting added that the likes of Rohit and Virat Kohli getting back amongst in the preceding ODI series against England augurs well for India.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

How Ponting and Shreyas Iyer helped Priyansh Arya

How Ponting and Shreyas Iyer helped Priyansh Arya

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Priyansh Arya, a 24-year-old Delhi Capitals batsman, recently made headlines after scoring a blistering century in the IPL.

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 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.

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

'Shubman Gill overthinking hurting his batting'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Shubman Gill has made far too many changes in his batting approach, which is hindering his run-scoring ability on away tours, feels former Australian captain Ricky Pointing

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.

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

He listens to everyone's advice. Even a junior player can tell him (what to do), says Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

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.

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rohit Sharma, Simply The Best In ODIs!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Rajaneesh Gupta lists the amazing numbers that make Rohit Sharma one of the finest ODI batters of his time.

IPL 2025: Ponting reveals his '3 non-negotiables' for PBKS

IPL 2025: Ponting reveals his '3 non-negotiables' for PBKS

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Australia great Ricky Ponting revealed that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal were his top priorities for Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

'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.

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.

Strive to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side

"Strive to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side"

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Punjab Kings' head newly appointed head coach Ricky Ponting wants his team to be the best-ever Punjab Kings side.

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.

Who will captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025?

Who will captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Punjab Kings have decided to retain majority of their support staff with fast bowling coach James Hopes likely to be the sole addition for IPL 2025.

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.

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

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.