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Khawaja ready to audition for Ponting's spot?

Khawaja ready to audition for Ponting's spot?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Usman Khawaja will have an opportunity to audition for Ricky Ponting's spot in the Test team after the left-hander was named captain of the Australia Chairman's XI to take on Sri Lanka in Canberra next week.

Sacking Ponting was 'tough', says Clarke

Sacking Ponting was 'tough', says Clarke

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Australian captain Michael Clarke said he was partly responsible for the sacking of former skipper Ricky Ponting from the One-Day squad.

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.

What's going wrong for DC this season?

What's going wrong for DC this season?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

'But we need to turn around our cricket quickly and three games and no wins, you can't afford to get bad starts in IPL.'

Ponting breaks Indian duck

Ponting breaks Indian duck

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

In what could be his final tour to India, Ponting set the record straight finally by posting his first Test century on Indian soil, on day one of the first Test against India in Bangalore on Thursday.

Ponting under pressure, says Zaheer

Ponting under pressure, says Zaheer

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Zaheer Khan believes Ricky Ponting's poor batting record in India is affecting the Australian captain's confidence going into the high-profile four-Test series.

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Returning Pant to captain Delhi Capitals at IPL 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Pant made his IPL debut in 2016 following which he appeared in 98 matches for the franchises and scored 2838 runs with a strike rate of 147.97.

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'.

Ponting hungry for Ashes revenge

Ponting hungry for Ashes revenge

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The Australian skipper has vowed to clinch back the famous urn from England when they meet in November later this year.

Ponting fined for showing dissent

Ponting fined for showing dissent

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was fined 30 percent of his match fee for dissent during second ODI against West Indies.

Aus women share ODI record with Ponting's men

Aus women share ODI record with Ponting's men

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The Australian women's cricket team matched the world record 21-game winning streak in one-day internationals set in 2003.

Ponting apprehensive about IPL

Ponting apprehensive about IPL

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Thursday expressed his concern over the cash-rich Indian Premier League's potential to sway some vital experience from the international cricket and advised that the Twenty20 competition be fitted into the ICC's Future Tours Programme.

FIRST LOOK: Rohit, Ponting ring the opening bell at BSE

FIRST LOOK: Rohit, Ponting ring the opening bell at BSE

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians's Rohit Sharma, Ricky Ponting and owner Nita Ambani visited the Bombay Stock Exchange.

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

WTC Final: 'Australia favourites on paper but India have the edge'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

The Australian team on paper holds slight advantage on a bouncy track at The Oval but both Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe that the Indians are better prepared.

How Ponting gets the best out of Axar

How Ponting gets the best out of Axar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'These are the heroes that are appreciated inside the dressing room for us at Delhi Capitals and Ricky Ponting is very particular about that. When you get appreciated, people want to stick to their roles.' 'Delhi Capitals' bench good enough to be another IPL team.'

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has voiced his support to Ricky Ponting's suggestion that restrictions must be imposed on bat sizes in test cricket to negate an unfair advantage for the men at the crease.

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 upset by criticism against retiring Clarke

Ponting upset by criticism against retiring Clarke

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Ricky Ponting has expressed his disappointment over a barrage of criticism levelled against retiring captain Michael Clarke following Australia's Ashes series defeat against England.

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 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 powers Australia to victory

Ponting powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Ricky Ponting cracked an impressive 90 not out to steer Australia to an easy eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second One-day International.

Ponting should consider ODI retirement: Jones

Ponting should consider ODI retirement: Jones

Rediff.com27 Mar 2011

Cricketer-turned-commentator Dean Jones on Sunday joined the growing list of former Australian players asking for Ricky Ponting's removal as captain, saying the embattled batsman should in fact consider ODI retirement.

Ponting praises Symonds, Hogg

Ponting praises Symonds, Hogg

Rediff.com14 Oct 2007

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting, delighted after sealing the ODI series against India, said it was a great win as India is not an easy place to play in.

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Dukes to launch probe over Ashes ball change controversy

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Ponting called for an investigation into the ball change and now the owner of Dukes' ball is set to launch an internal probe into the row.

'In KKR, I needed guidance but now I don't need it, now I dictate terms'

'In KKR, I needed guidance but now I don't need it, now I dictate terms'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

A reinforced skillsets and the ability to perfectly read the ebbs and flows of a match have made Kuldeep Yadav a tough customer, but back in 2019 the left-arm wrist spinner felt the need of a guiding force around him as his form went south while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders.

It's That Man Head Again!

It's That Man Head Again!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

This wasn't the first time the 29 year old delivered a match-winning knock on the global stage. Five months ago, he secured victory for Australia in the World Test Championship final against India at The Oval with a rapid 163.

Ponting better captain than Waugh: Chappell

Ponting better captain than Waugh: Chappell

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

A lacklustre Australia maybe on the brink of losing the Ashes urn to England but Ricky Ponting, a superior skipper than his predecessor Steve Waugh, is still the best man to lead the side in Tests, according to former captain Ian Chappell. Chappell felt the selectors sold Ponting down the river, picking an all-pace attack for the unresponsive pitch at The Oval and blaming Ponting for the debacle would be barking up the wrong tree.

'We can't get worse than this, we can only get better'

'We can't get worse than this, we can only get better'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Meanwhile, Delhi head coach Ricky Ponting echoed Ganguly's thoughts and sent DC spinner Kuldeep Yadav a strong message, asking him to "never say sorry to him."

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Why Axar Patel will be the man to watch out in DC camp

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Ponting is hoping to "get a bit more out of Axar" when he turns up for Delhi Capitals in this IPL.

Ponting game for Bollywood?

Ponting game for Bollywood?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The Aussie captain answered a barrage of questions on topics related to cricket and beyond it.

Ponting backs Watson in Australia crisis

Ponting backs Watson in Australia crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Suspended Australia vice-captain Shane Watson received the backing of former skipper Rickie Ponting on Thursday as crisis surrounding the team rumbled on.

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

English media apologetic over debasing 'great' Ponting

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

The English media has hailed Ricky Ponting and also apologised for disparaging him throughout his playing career.

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Pant's IPL 2024 comeback confirmed? DC CEO drops hint

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Sagar said they are hoping that India's wicketkeeper batter will soon make a return and play in IPL 2024

Of Zaheer, Ponting and Usain Bolt

Of Zaheer, Ponting and Usain Bolt

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Seeking to clear air over the altercation Zaheer Khan had with Ricky Ponting, India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh said the issue was a misunderstanding on part of Australia's captain. Harbhajan said Zaheer's remarks were not directed at Ponting; the pacer was just talking with teammate VVS Laxman.

'Ponting should take inspiration from Tendulkar'

'Ponting should take inspiration from Tendulkar'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting should take inspiration from cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar in order to resurrect his fading batting form, according to former captain Mark Taylor.

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 to make comeback for Ashes?

Ponting to make comeback for Ashes?

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Ricky Ponting has revealed he might not be able to resist the lure of the Ashes if Australia asked him to come out of Test retirement.

Happy and lucky to have Ponting as our coach: Iyer

Happy and lucky to have Ponting as our coach: Iyer

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Playing under a new name in this edition, Delhi Capitals managed to turn their fortunes around with coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Sourav Ganguly at the helm.

Why Ponting can't blame the Indian players...

Why Ponting can't blame the Indian players...

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Ricky Ponting, on Sunday, heaped praise on the Indian players, especially Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer

Ponting tops batting charts

Ponting tops batting charts

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Ricky Ponting has achieved the fifth best all-time Test batting rating following his exploits in the first Ashes Test.