News for 'Ricky Ponting'

Maxwell's Test cricket dream shattered?

Maxwell's Test cricket dream shattered?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Ponting brushes aside Maxwell's bid for Test return

Australia play down Ponting-Bhajji spat

Australia play down Ponting-Bhajji spat

Rediff.com18 Feb 2008

Ricky Ponting appeared to say something to Harbhajan Singh as the Indian left the crease after being dismissed in the seventh ODI.

Ponting confident his 'inexperienced guys' will deliver

Ponting confident his 'inexperienced guys' will deliver

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Australia's pedigree in ICC tournaments, the World Cup in particular, and its remarkable one-day record on subcontinent wickets has renewed the captain's belief that they can win a fourth straight world title.

Ponting provides stability as Aus fight back

Ponting provides stability as Aus fight back

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Ricky Ponting looked poised to make amends for running out Usman Khawaja with a big score as Australia reached 154-3 in reply to New Zealand's first innings 295 after the second day of the first Test on Friday.

Ponting takes Warne to task

Ponting takes Warne to task

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Shane Warne reportedly told a newspaper that Australia coach John Buchanan 'lacked common sense.'

Classy Ponting sees Australia ease past Proteas

Classy Ponting sees Australia ease past Proteas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

Ricky Ponting scored a classy half-century as Australia humbled South Africa by 93 runs on the Duckworth/Lewis method in the first One-day International on Wednesday.

Ponting steps down as Australia captain

Ponting steps down as Australia captain

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Ricky Ponting, the most successful captain in Test cricket, stepped down as Australia skipper on Tuesday but will continue as a batsman with the team.

Australia falter despite Ponting ton

Australia falter despite Ponting ton

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Captain Ricky Ponting hit a brisk century but Australia failed to capitalise, losing wickets at regular intervals to end day one of the second Test against South Africa on 280 for six at the MCG in Melbourne on Friday. Ponting, who was dropped in the final over before lunch, smashed 101, hitting 10 boundaries and a six in his 126-ball knock before he was caught by Hashim Amla off Paul Harris.

Ponting's defiant ton leaves Atherton impressed

Ponting's defiant ton leaves Atherton impressed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Former England skipper Michael Atherton waxed eloquence on Ricky Ponting, saying Australia's captain left a 'mighty stamp' with his fighting hundred in his team's quarter-final loss to India in the World Cup.

Can Bumrah handle captaincy and pace attack?

Can Bumrah handle captaincy and pace attack?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting though added that captaincy will be the "hardest thing" for the premier fast bowler.

Lee still the fastest: Ponting

Lee still the fastest: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Dec 2008

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday backed Brett Lee to come good against South Africa and said the speedster was still quicker than South Africa's Dale Steyn.

Ponting rues not getting big scores

Ponting rues not getting big scores

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting gave little indication he would be riding off into the sunset after the India series following his second successive half-century on the third day of the first Test on Wednesday.

Shastri backs Ponting over Motera incident

Shastri backs Ponting over Motera incident

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Reprimanded and criticised for damaging a TV set inside the dressing room during a World Cup match at Ahmedabad, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting found a sympathiser in player-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri, who said such incidents are not new in international cricket.

Ponting heads ICC awards nominations

Ponting heads ICC awards nominations

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The Australia captain heads the short-list for the annual ICC awards after being nominated in four categories.

Ponting to miss first India Test

Ponting to miss first India Test

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

The Australian captain will miss the first Test against India after fracturing his left thumb in the ICC Champions Trophy.

Ponting all praise for Ganguly

Ponting all praise for Ganguly

Rediff.com8 Nov 2003

The Australian skipper said his return his return to action would rejuvenate the hosts in their crucial last two games.

Michael deserves first crack at captaincy: Ponting

Michael deserves first crack at captaincy: Ponting

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has endorsed Michael Clarke as his successor to captain Australia's Twenty20 side.

Ponting reveals Aussie success mantra

Ponting reveals Aussie success mantra

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Australia's captain said, when preparing for a match or a tournament, his team considers itself the number two team which needs to get better.

Ashes referrals infuriate Ponting, save Prior

Ashes referrals infuriate Ponting, save Prior

Rediff.com27 Dec 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting's frustration over a TV referral decision boiled over into an ugly row with umpire Aleem Dar on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test on Monday.

IPL: Ponting joins Mumbai Indians training session

IPL: Ponting joins Mumbai Indians training session

Rediff.com29 Mar 2013

Mumbai Indians players on Friday underwent a training session ahead of the IPL season beginning next week with captain Ricky Ponting having a feel of the team environment though he did not take part in the practice.

Ponting replaces Harbhajan as Mumbai Indians captain

Ponting replaces Harbhajan as Mumbai Indians captain

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting will replace Harbhajan Singh as captain of the Mumbai Indians for the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League, starting on April 3.

Ponting defends decision to tour India

Ponting defends decision to tour India

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Captain Ricky Ponting has defended Cricket Australia's decision to go ahead with India tour despite recent bomb blasts in New Delhi, saying the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and independent security experts have given them green signal. He added that both as captain and player of the team he is comfortable to visit India on the advice of CA and the Australian Cricketer's Association.

Ponting joins elite batting club

Ponting joins elite batting club

Rediff.com28 Dec 2003

Ponting hails Dhoni for recalling Bell

Ponting hails Dhoni for recalling Bell

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been drawing flak for his captaincy after the back-to-back Test defeats to England but his admirers for calling Ian Bell back from being ruled run-out has only been swelling, with veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting joining the list.

Match-fixing has tarnished reputation: Ponting

Match-fixing has tarnished reputation: Ponting

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday accepting that the ongoing match-fixing imbroglio has tarnished the reputation of cricket as a 'clean sport' urged the players to maintain the clean reputation of the sport by maintaining their performances.

West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting

West Indies still deserve respect: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Australian captain Ricky Ponting says his team will not be taking Saturday's Champions Trophy encounter against the West Indies lightly despite the Caribbean side fielding a weakened lineup.

Ponting urges his team to seize the moment

Ponting urges his team to seize the moment

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged his players to seize their opportunities in the remaining four Ashes Tests against England after the first Test in Brisbane ended in a draw.

Ponting disappointed at low value

Ponting disappointed at low value

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

'I thought I might have been able to attract a little bit more than that," Ponting said in his first reaction after Wednesday's high-profile IPL players' auction. 'The fact I haven't made a lot of runs over the last couple of weeks probably hasn't helped much. But realistically, we, as Australian players, probably won't be able to take part in the first couple of years of the event anyway.'

'Ponting struggling with captaincy burdens'

'Ponting struggling with captaincy burdens'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting may be struggling to cope with the demands of a long summer in the spotlight and a hectic schedule.

Ponting to miss Sri Lanka ODI for funeral

Ponting to miss Sri Lanka ODI for funeral

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting will miss the opening One-day International against Sri Lanka to fly to Tasmania for his grandmother's funeral.

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.

Australia's Ponting a 'true legend', says ICC

Australia's Ponting a 'true legend', says ICC

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Ricky Ponting is "one of the true legends of the sport" the International Cricket Council (ICC) said of the former Australia captain who ended his Test career on Monday.

Root has legends Tendulkar, Dravid in his sights

Root has legends Tendulkar, Dravid in his sights

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Joe Root is not only inching closer to Sachin Tendulkar's World record tally of 15,921 Test runs, he also has a shot at overtaking Rahul Dravid's record for the highest-ever batting average in India-England Tests.

Ponting ruled out of Twenty20 clash

Ponting ruled out of Twenty20 clash

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been ruled out of Friday's Twenty20 clash against India with a back injury.

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

'Saath Mein Jeetenge': Team India's New Victory Tune!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The victorous Indian team sung a new victory anthem to celebrate winning their first World Cup.

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Gavaskar defends Ponting

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

"I don't think there is any problem with Ricky at all," said the former India captain.

Ponting to miss fourth one-dayer

Ponting to miss fourth one-dayer

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

The Australian captain has been ordered to rest because of a slight thigh strain for the fourth ODI against New Zealand.

Ponting wants better crowd control

Ponting wants better crowd control

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has demanded a review of security arrangements for the tour of New Zealand after his players were pelted with missiles.

Parting ways with KKR was amicable: Ponting

Parting ways with KKR was amicable: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says the process of parting ways with Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders was 'amicable' and the decision will allow him to focus more on regaining the Ashes and retaining the 2011 World Cup, to be held in sub-continent.

When Ponting swore at a policeman

When Ponting swore at a policeman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

The Australian team was busy celebrating their triumph in Barbados before a local policeman asked them to vacate the ground. In his moment of elation, Ponting ended up swearing at the officer, who took offence to it and threatened to put him and his teammates behind bars.