News for 'Captains Ricky Ponting'

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.

Warne, Ponting shocked by Australian collapse at Trent Bridge

Warne, Ponting shocked by Australian collapse at Trent Bridge

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Australian great Shane Warne and former captain Ricky Ponting lamented technical failings and mental approach as their countrymen were shot out for a humiliating 60 by England on the first morning of the fourth Ashes Test on Thursday.

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.'

A smarter, more sensible Ricky

A smarter, more sensible Ricky

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Ponting to retire from Tests after Perth match

Ponting to retire from Tests after Perth match

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Australia's Ricky Ponting will retire from Test cricket after this week's third match against South Africa, the 37-year-old said on Thursday.

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.

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

PIX: Rishabh Pant Walks Out To Bat Despite Fracture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Rishabh Pant walked out to bat on Day 2 despite fracturing his toe.

'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.'

Australia name unchanged team for second Test

Australia name unchanged team for second Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting told a news conference on Tuesday that the selectors saw no reason to tamper with the side that won last week's first Test in Melbourne by 337 runs.

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).

Ponting has advice for fellow Aussies

Ponting has advice for fellow Aussies

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Australia should stick with Joe Burns as David Warner's opening partner for next month's first Test against India

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Out-of-form Ricky Ponting is facing the heat from all quarters after Australia failed to retain the Ashes from England but his former team-mate Glenn McGrath feels the Aussie skipper will beat Sachin Tendulkar for the record of maximum runs in Test cricket.

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.

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.

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.'

Australia win toss, elect to bat in Adelaide

Australia win toss, elect to bat in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Feb 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and elected to bat first in Sunday's tri-series ODI against India.

Gambhir appointed Delhi Daredevils captain

Gambhir appointed Delhi Daredevils captain

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Former India batsman Gautam Gambhir was appointed as captain of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils.

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.

Langers lauds Australia's 'perform or perish' policy

Langers lauds Australia's 'perform or perish' policy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Former Australia opener Justin Langer said it is good to see that a selection culture that rewarded mediocrity has ended.

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

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'Babysitter' Pant Strikes Again!

'Babysitter' Pant Strikes Again!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

A heartwarming video released by Delhi Capitals shows Pant interacting with the children of his team-mate David Warner and Coach Ricky Ponting.

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.

IPL Auction: Why Punjab broke the bank for Shreyas Iyer

IPL Auction: Why Punjab broke the bank for Shreyas Iyer

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting rated Shyreas Iyer as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025.

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.