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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.

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Ponting's advice for struggling Kohli, Smith

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting advised star batters Virat Kohli and Steve Smith to stop trying hard to rediscover their best and pushing themselves too hard and just focus on watching the ball and scoring runs.

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Ponting backs Khaleel for Australia tour

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Ricky Ponting feels that left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed could be a valuable addition in the Indian squad

Ponting on what makes Bumrah a class apart

Ponting on what makes Bumrah a class apart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

'There might have been some fears a couple of years ago when the injuries come in and 'would he come back the same?', but I think he's actually come back better.'

Joe Root Smashes First Test Century Down Under

Joe Root Smashes First Test Century Down Under

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Joe Root's Australian hoodoo is over. The England batter scored his first Test century in Australia, an unbeaten 135 off 202 balls, rescuing his side after a shaky start in the second Ashes Test at Brisbane's Gabba and steering England to 325 for nine following captain Ben Stokes' decision to bat first.

'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.

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Root Inches Close To Sachin's Test Record

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Joe Root looks on course not only to break Sachin Tendulkar's century record in Tests but could also overtake his record run-scoring tally.

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.

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

'The Key Is Talent, Technology, Trust'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

'Our problem is not a budget deficit but a trust deficit. We need to trust our institutions and industries to innovate and lead. That is the way forward for India.'

Rohit's captaincy was outstanding: Ponting

Rohit's captaincy was outstanding: Ponting

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ricky Ponting hailed Rohit Sharma's 'outstanding' captaincy in India's thrilling six-run win over Pakistan.

Root levels up against India, sets new landmark

Root levels up against India, sets new landmark

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Root's patient unbeaten 99 led England to 251-4 on a compelling first day of the Lord's Test.

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Where Cricket Bats Are Made In The World

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Traditionally carved from top-quality willow, famous bat-makers, source the bulk of their willow wood from Kashmir.

Dravid would make a very good coach of India: Ponting

Dravid would make a very good coach of India: Ponting

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday backed Rahul Dravid as one of the best candidates to coach the Indian cricket team.

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

'What has Ponting got to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Head coach Gautam Gambhir put up a stout defence of under-pressure skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli ahead of tour of Australia.

Joe Root Breaks Bradman's Record!

Joe Root Breaks Bradman's Record!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

With nine Test centuries against India at home, Joe Root set a new record for the most by any batter against a single opponent in home Tests.

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

Ponting reveals Delhi Capitals want an Indian at helm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Ponting was approached for taking over England's Test side but New Zealand's Brendon McCullum eventually took up the role.

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Shastri questions ban on Indians in overseas T20 leagues

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'Why stop a guy (from playing in Big Bash League) if he can't make it to the Test side, get a level C or level D contract?'

Ponting hails Warner's 'unbelievable career' for Australia

Ponting hails Warner's 'unbelievable career' for Australia

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

David Warner's 15-year-old international career came to an end after Australia were knocked out of the T20 World Cup.

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'

Ricky Ponting reveals son's secret IPL ritual

Ricky Ponting reveals son's secret IPL ritual

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Ricky Ponting opens up on his son's love for the sport

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.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

'That was captain Gill standing up for his team'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill's aggressive behaviour during the Lord's Test came as a surprise to many, including former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

'Joe Root Has Always Played With A Smile'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

'Congratulations Joe Root, magnificent.'

'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.

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

When Starc unsettled Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting lauds pacer Mitchell Starc's legacy.

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw a staggering run aggregate of 7187 runs -- the second-highest in a series in Test history.

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Root surpasses Dravid, Smith with 37th Test century!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Joe Root scored his 37th Test hundred on Friday to go past the tally of former India skipper Rahul Dravid and contemporary Steve Smith.

Root surpasses Tendulkar- Only one legend ahead

Root surpasses Tendulkar- Only one legend ahead

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Star England batter Joe Root has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become the second-highest run-scorer in home conditions in Test cricket.

Ganguly set for first stint as head coach

Ganguly set for first stint as head coach

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Sourav Ganguly has made a foray into coaching after being named the head coach of South Africa's Pretoria Capitals for the fourth season of SA20, starting on December 26.

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.

An Aussie can be a good coach for India: Ponting

An Aussie can be a good coach for India: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

"I can't see why an Australian coach could not fit and do a good job here", Ricky Ponting said.

Root Set to Rewrite History Books

Root Set to Rewrite History Books

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Just 120 runs shy of overtaking Ricky Ponting, the veteran batter is on the brink of becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Test history-behind only the iconic Sachin Tendulkar.

'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.

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

IPL 2026 Auction: Who Will Break The Bank?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Expect some fireworks for the highly-versatile Cameron Green along with Quinton de Kock, Matheesha Pathirana, Venkatesh Iyer and Ravi Bishnoi.

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

First to score 6,000 runs! Root sets WTC benchmark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Root reached the milestone during his 69th WTC appearance - a single pushed to deep backward square leg brought up yet another half-century and sealed his place in the record books.

'To see five Tests go five days is pretty unique'

'To see five Tests go five days is pretty unique'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Australia Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey termed India's thrilling win over England in the fifth Test as 'spectacular'.

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting dropped a hint to his country's selectors that they revisit David Warner's place in the playing XI if he continues to fire blanks in Test cricket in the sub-continent.

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.

'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?'