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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 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

Ponting adviced to take a break

Ponting adviced to take a break

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

A day after Australia's humiliating tri-series defeat against India, Ricky Ponting's continuance as captain came under scrutiny with critics bluntly telling the beleaguered leader to take a break from the game and sort out his batting woes.

Ponting guides Australia to victory

Ponting guides Australia to victory

Rediff.com13 Apr 2006

Australia's captain scored a brave unbeaten century in a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in the first Test.

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade last year. However, on Saturday, he returns as captain of a rejuvenated Punjab Kings chasing a play-off spot.

Ponting recalled to Australia squad

Ponting recalled to Australia squad

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The Australia captain missed two games against Sri Lanka as part of the selectors' rotational policy

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.

'I would have kept him in the mix'

'I would have kept him in the mix'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

I was really surprised when he wasn't flown out even halfway through the series, two Test matches in.'

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's legacy as captain at stake: Border

Ponting's legacy as captain at stake: Border

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Ricky Ponting's legacy as captain is at stake in the deciding fifth Ashes Test against England and his phenomenal success of the past would be forgotten if the team doesn't win the match, reckons former Australian skipper Allan Border.

Ponting apologises for dissent

Ponting apologises for dissent

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

The Australian captain was on Tuesday fined 100 per cent of his match fee.

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Gujarat Titans, RCB, Punjab Kings qualify for IPL play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Delhi Capitals are still in the race for the play-off along with Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants.

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.

England be warned, says Ponting

England be warned, says Ponting

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The Australian captain said he felt the key to the result had been an intense training session on Saturday.\n

Galle Test: Khawaja, Smith hit centuries; Australia dominate

Galle Test: Khawaja, Smith hit centuries; Australia dominate

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Steve Smith became the 15th member of Test cricket's 10,000-run club as he and opener Usman Khawaja smashed hundreds to help Australia rack up 330/2 on the opening day of the first Test against Sri Lanka.

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings ease past Royals; inch closer to play-offs

IPL PIX: Punjab Kings ease past Royals; inch closer to play-offs

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh struck half-centuries, while left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar took three wickets as Punjab Kings outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs.

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?

Sachin, Ponting bring smiles to underprivileged kids

Sachin, Ponting bring smiles to underprivileged kids

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

It was a day to remember for 30-odd unprivileged children, from different Mumbai-based NGOs, as they rubbed shoulders with Mumbai Indians' heroes, including Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and team mentor Anil Kumble in Mumbai on Thursday.

Ponting concerned over India ODIs

Ponting concerned over India ODIs

Rediff.com8 Feb 2007

Australia and India are set to play three, and possibly five, matches in Belfast, Northern Ireland this June.

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Perth'

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Perth'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form, said Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting.

Lara superior than Tendulkar, Ponting: Chappell

Lara superior than Tendulkar, Ponting: Chappell

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

West Indian batting legend Brian Lara's knowledge of how to amass big scores at rapid rate without putting his wicket at risk makes him a "superior" batsman of his era than Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, writes former Australian captain Ian Chappell.

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Ponting and Clarke, united by success and failure

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

As Michael Clarke gets ready to play the final Test of his career, what will be remembered -- like his predecessor Ricky Ponting -- will not be their many triumphs, but the failure to win the Ashes on English soil.

Why Ponting may lose his finger nails

Why Ponting may lose his finger nails

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians' captain Ricky Ponting says his team has some thinking to do following the narrow defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in Thursday's IPL match.

Ponting saves Australia's blushes

Ponting saves Australia's blushes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2005

Ponting sweeps Australia awards

Ponting sweeps Australia awards

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

Australia's captain was voted best player, and also won the Test Player of the Year and One-Day Player of the Year awards.

'Monkeygate' well and truly gone, says Ponting

'Monkeygate' well and truly gone, says Ponting

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

After questioning Sachin Tendulkar's conduct during the 'Monkeygate' scandal inquiry in his autobiography, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting now says he has made peace with the key Indian characters in the ugly episode during his stint in the Indian Premier League Ponting, who, in his book, At the Close of Play, said he was taken aback by Tendulkar's statement which backed Harbhajan Singh in the furore, said the matter is behind him now.

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.

Ponting joins elite company

Ponting joins elite company

Rediff.com29 Dec 2003

DRS needs some refinement: Ponting

DRS needs some refinement: Ponting

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting feels the controversial Decision Review System should have been trialled in One-day and Twenty20 cricket before being introduced in Tests as the innovation still needs some "refinement".

Ponting tops CEAT rankings

Ponting tops CEAT rankings

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

Ponting has the Board's unanimous support: Arthur

Ponting has the Board's unanimous support: Arthur

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Australia selectors want Ricky Ponting to be part of the back-to-back Ashes series in 2013, coach Mickey Arthur has said, but the third and final Test against South Africa in Perth may be his last chance to reverse a run of wretched form.

Ponting interested in chairman of selectors role

Ponting interested in chairman of selectors role

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting says he would consider the role of chairman of selectors if offered the job and is also open to discussions on a coaching position with the team.

Ponting should step down: Gatting

Ponting should step down: Gatting

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Australian cricket is in a "mess", says former England captain Mike Gatting, who feels an out-of-form Ricky Ponting should step down as captain to ensure that his batting does not suffer.

Ponting disappointed at Fletcher criticism

Ponting disappointed at Fletcher criticism

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

England's coach said Ponting had abused him after he was run out by a substitute in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge.

Ponting demands discipline, not spectacle

Ponting demands discipline, not spectacle

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

An admirer of New Zealand's inherent discipline, Australia captain Ricky Ponting has advised his teammates against playing to the gallery when they take on the Kiwis in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ponting named Australia captain for Lanka ODI

Ponting named Australia captain for Lanka ODI

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Ricky Ponting has been asked to step back into the role of Australia captain after skipper Michael Clarke was ruled out of their One-day triangular series match against Sri Lanka on Friday, chairman of selectors John Inverarity has said.

Ponting elated after Ashes victory

Ponting "elated" after Ashes victory

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

"We've been very good there is no doubt about it," Ponting told Australian television.

Ponting closes in on Bradman

Ponting closes in on Bradman

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

The Australia captain moved up to joint-third in the all-time ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen.

Ponting files: Aus skipper denies retirement rumours

Ponting files: Aus skipper denies retirement rumours

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Under attack Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has quashed speculation that he will retire as Test captain if Australia loses Thursday's World Cup quarter-final against India.

WTC Final: Ponting surprised SKY isn't in main squad, backs Kishan

WTC Final: Ponting surprised SKY isn't in main squad, backs Kishan

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Ahead of the WTC Final next month, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on India and Australia's chances for the big game.