News for 'Ricky Ponting'

'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.

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.

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Ponting lauds Stokes's 'proactive' captaincy

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

'It's certainly there, the way that they want to play, this bold new approach to Test match cricket, trying to make bold decisions at any stage in the game where they can.'

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.

Gambhir's 'prickly' style of coaching 'not great fit' for Indian team

Gambhir's 'prickly' style of coaching 'not great fit' for Indian team

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Paine's comments stemmed from a recent media interaction where Gambhir took issue with Ricky Ponting's remarks on Virat Kohli's struggling form, saying that the Australian legend need not be concerned about Indian cricket.

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

As the first death anniversary of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes nears, former skipper Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the late cricketer, saying that he misses his 'infectious personality'.

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Australian pace great Jeff Thomson has lashed out at skipper Ricky Ponting for failing to lead the side from the front during Ashes series which they lost to England 1-2.

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.

What Ponting promised Ashwin on 'Mankading'

What Ponting promised Ashwin on 'Mankading'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting has promised his premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin that he would speak to the ICC about imposing a run-penalty on teams whose batsmen back up too far at the non-striker's end.

Capitals Celebrate Holi 'DC' Way

Capitals Celebrate Holi 'DC' Way

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The Delhi Capitals squad gave fans a glimpse of their Holi celebrations, with Rishabh Pant right in the thick of things.

Ponting sends out warning to Monty

Ponting sends out warning to Monty

Rediff.com13 Aug 2006

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting warned Monty Panesar of a fierce assault by Matthew Hayden and Justin Langer in the upcoming Ashes series

Ponting dropped, Watson returns to One-day squad

Ponting dropped, Watson returns to One-day squad

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Ricky Ponting was dropped from the Australia team because of poor form on Monday with selectors indicating a possible end to the career of the second most prolific batsmen of all time in One-Day Internationals.

DC approach against CSK: Positivity and aggression

DC approach against CSK: Positivity and aggression

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

'It's not a short tournament, it's quite a long tournament, but by saying that, you would prefer to get off to a good start than get off to a slow start. We have still got 12 games to play.'

Bit of a worry, but if it was anyone else noise wouldn't be as loud: Ponting

Bit of a worry, but if it was anyone else noise wouldn't be as loud: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Australia great Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the David Warner selection debate and thinks Australia should stick with the opener.

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.

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

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.

'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.

Shreyas' masterstroke shines in Punjab Kings' win

Shreyas' masterstroke shines in Punjab Kings' win

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer's tactical call to promote Josh Inglis to No 3 to counter Lucknow Super Giants' tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav proved vital in Punjab Kings' victory.

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Tendulkar technically the best batter ever: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting rates Sachin Tendulkar as technically the best batter he ever played against. The legendary Indian cricketer, he says, always found a way to combat anything the bowlers threw at him.

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Why There Won't Be Another Cheteshwar Pujara

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

From Rajkot's maidans to cricket's grandest arenas, Cheteshwar Pujara carved a niche as the bedrock of India's Test side. He is one of only 14 Indians to feature in more than 100 Tests, and his innings often defined India's most memorable triumphs.

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.

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Is a CA job awaiting Ponting?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

With Mahela Jayawardene named coach of Mumbai Indians on Friday, speculation is rife that former Australia skipper and the IPL franchise coach Ricky Ponting may be in contention for a big role in a revamped Australian cricket.

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.

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

PIX: Root's century powers England to huge lead on Day 3

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

Joe Root produced a batting masterclass on way to a milestone 38th hundred as England exploited a jaded Indian bowling attack to stamp their dominance on the fourth Test in Manchester.

I'm not going to rest on my Sydney hundred: Ponting

I'm not going to rest on my Sydney hundred: Ponting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Former Australia batsman Ricky Ponting says his batting is a work in progress, and the hundred he scored in the second Test against India is the start of something big.

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

IPL 2023: 'Impact Player' rule negates all-rounders' role: Ponting

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Ahead of the upcoming IPL season, Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting opened up on the Capitals missing Rishabh Pant and the role David Warner will play amongst other things.

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

Is Rohit the perfect captain to lead India to 3rd World Cup title?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Laid-back Rohit best man to lead India to third WC title: Ponting

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.

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.

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Cricket's inclusion in Olympics a game-changer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The only time cricket featured in the Olympics was in 1900 with two teams -- Great Britain and France -- with the former winning the gold medal.

Ponting says he was approached for India coach's job before Dravid

Ponting says he was approached for India coach's job before Dravid

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting revealed that he was approached by the BCCI to coach India before Rahul Dravid was chosen for the coveted job.

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.

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Suryakumar a bit like AB de Villiers in his prime: Ponting

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav received high praise from the great Ricky Ponting, who compared the batter with AB de Villiers, saying the Indian possesses a 360 degree game like the South African genius.

Rushing Bumrah 'High Risk'

Rushing Bumrah 'High Risk'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'They'll think that he'll come in straight away and set the world on fire.' 'It's never that easy when you come back from injury.'

How Ponting inspired Raza to plot Pakistan's downfall

How Ponting inspired Raza to plot Pakistan's downfall

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Overcome with emotions, the Pakistan-born Raza was at loss of words.

Ponting picks Kohli as captain of his Test team of the decade

Ponting picks Kohli as captain of his Test team of the decade

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Ricky Ponting picked India skipper Virat Kohli to lead his all-star Test team of the decade

Ricky rocks as Rest reign

Ricky rocks as Rest reign

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

What sets Priyansh apart? His former coach reveals

What sets Priyansh apart? His former coach reveals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Former India spinner and Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh has called young batter Priyansh Arya "one of the country's most talented players right now" and said his ability to score briskly through proper cricketing shots sets him apart.

Ponting compares Pant to legendary Gilchrist

Ponting compares Pant to legendary Gilchrist

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Pant has often been compared to Gilchrist due to his strikingly similar batting to the Australia legend.