News for 'Ricky Ponting'

Ponting doubted Clarke's captaincy, team spirit

Ponting doubted Clarke's captaincy, team spirit

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Ricky Ponting once harboured doubts over the suitability of Michael Clarke to succeed him as captain of Australia.

Steve Waugh: Kohli has a bit of Ricky and myself in his captaincy

Steve Waugh: Kohli has a bit of Ricky and myself in his captaincy

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Former Australia skipper Steve Waugh, on Thursday, hailed Virat Kohli's leadership, saying he sees elements of himself and his successor Ricky Ponting in the Indian's leadership.

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.

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.

Game-changer Maxwell will shape cricket's future

Game-changer Maxwell will shape cricket's future

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Andrew McDonald believes Glenn Maxwell's breath-taking shotmaking will inspire a new generation of cricketers.

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Can Pant Guide DC To IPL 2024 Title?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Delhi Capitals finished 9th in IPL 2023. Will IPL 2024 be the year DC win its maiden title?

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.

Run-machine Kohli inching closer to GOAT status

Run-machine Kohli inching closer to GOAT status

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

He is only the second Indian cricketer after Sachin Tendulkar to have breached the mark -- Tendulkar scored 34,357 runs across formats during his decorated career.

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

"One stat stands out: 375,000 people coming through the gates in that Melbourne Test match, beating the record set 90 years ago of 350,000," Shastri said.

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Ian Chappell calls time on journalistic career

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Legendary cricketer Ian Chappell's insightful writings, critical reviews and anecdotes from his playing days will be missed. The Australian icon brought the curtain down on his more than five-decade-long journalistic career, penning his last piece on Sunday.

Football is Ponting's latest passion

Football is Ponting's latest passion

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting will take time out from his preparations for this week's fourth Ashes Test on Tuesday to visit minor league English football club Altrincham after becoming a shareholder.

Ponting, Gilchrist praise Dhoni

Ponting, Gilchrist praise Dhoni

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

"Leading a team to such a triumph just after taking over as captain is a great achievement," said Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

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.

Ponting Australia's highest Test run-scorer

Ponting Australia's highest Test run-scorer

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

Ricky Ponting became Australia's highest Test run-scorer on the second day of the third Ashes Test against England on Friday. He passed Allan Border's mark of 11,174 runs when he reached 25 but he added only 13 more runs before edging a catch to wicketkeeper Matt Prior off England seamer Graham Onions.

Ponting credits third umpire for 'correct decision'; Gill fumes

Ponting credits third umpire for 'correct decision'; Gill fumes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Correct decision was made: Ponting on Green's catch to dismiss Gill

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

4 Star Chahal Leads Mullanpur Miracle

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

Chahal's match-defining spell saw him take home his first Player of the Match for Punjab Kings.

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Ponting inducted into ICC 'Hall of Fame'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Ponting received his commemorative cap from compatriot ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Glenn McGrath during the tea break

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.

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.

Ponting ready for split captaincy

Ponting ready for split captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

Amidst calls for his head after the recent Ashes loss, Australia skipper Ricky Ponting today said he would not mind sharing the captaincy, with his deputy Michael Clarke being made in-charge of the shorter versions of the game.

Steely Ponting leads Australia fightback

Steely Ponting leads Australia fightback

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Australia's captain steered his team to 136 for two at the close, just 34 runs behind Pakistan who bowled out the Australians for 88 on the first day of the second Test at Headingley.

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.

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.

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.

Ponting given a break

Ponting given a break

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

Ponting won't feature in the second one-dayer against New Zealand on Friday and might as well be dropped for the rest of the series.

Captain Warner Straight Into Action

Captain Warner Straight Into Action

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals Captain David Warner and DC Head Coach Ricky Ponting worked on the team's preparations for IPL 2023.

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 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 backs Australian turnaround ahead of next year's World Cup

Ponting backs Australian turnaround ahead of next year's World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Five-time World Cup winners Australia were whitewashed 5-0 by hosts England in the ODI series which concluded last month, extending their poor ODI run having won only 16 of their last 18 matches.

Ponting heaps praise on bowlers

Ponting heaps praise on bowlers

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Relieved after the series-levelling 24-run win, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said he was afraid that 250-run may not be enough but his bowlers made it possible.

Ponting's captaincy in no danger

Ponting's captaincy in no danger

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

Calls for Ricky Ponting to relinquish his captaincy in the wake of Australia's Ashes series loss to England are "completely unfair", Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland said on Monday.

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.

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.

What T20I Record Did Rohit Set?

What T20I Record Did Rohit Set?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

He became the first player to record 100 wins in the shortest format of the game.

'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.

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

After spending two seasons with the team as player, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting will take over as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the eighth season of the Indian Premier League. He will replace John Wright, who was the team's coach for Season 6 and 7.

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.

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 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.

Ponting rakes up 'Monkeygate' again, questions Tendulkar's role

Ponting rakes up 'Monkeygate' again, questions Tendulkar's role

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has sparked controversy again! He's questioned Sachin Tendulkar's role in 'Monkeygate'.