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Ponting honoured with Australia's highest civil award

Ponting honoured with Australia's highest civil award

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Senior Australian batsman Ricky Ponting has been awarded country's highest civil honour along with a host of sportspersons of international repute.

Defiant Ponting vows to fight on past World Cup

Defiant Ponting vows to fight on past World Cup

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Ricky Ponting has defiantly vowed to fight on as Australia's Test cricket captain despite facing the possibility of his third Ashes drubbing since taking over from Steve Waugh.

Injured Ponting could miss India tour

Injured Ponting could miss India tour

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

The Australian captain suffered a hamstring strain which has ruled him out for the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup and also rendered him doubtful for the tour of India.

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.

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Ganguly's cricket brain key to SA20 coaching debut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The former South African pacer said Ganguly will get to know more about his role once he joins the team and meets the players.

Is Ponting 'best prepared player of modern game'?

Is Ponting 'best prepared player of modern game'?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Cricket Australia paid lavish tribute to retiring former captain Ricky Ponting, describing him as a "leader by example" and one of the "best prepared players in the modern game".

Disappointed Ponting says 'difficult for Aus now'

Disappointed Ponting says 'difficult for Aus now'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting says he had anticipated a match-winning knock from VVS Laxman going into the fifth and final day of the Mohali Test.

Ponting dominates ICC awards nominations

Ponting dominates ICC awards nominations

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

The Australian captain is in the race to retain the Cricketer of the Year and Test Player of the Year awards.

IPL 2025: Omarzai's arrival at Punjab Kings delayed

IPL 2025: Omarzai's arrival at Punjab Kings delayed

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

ICC ODI Player of the Year Afghanistan's Azamatullah Omarzai would be able to join Punjab Kings only on March 20.

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

100 per cent on every ball: Kohli's fielding mantra

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Kohli's diving catch to dismiss Naseem Shah during India's Champions Trophy win over Pakistan was his 157th in ODIs, moving him ahead of Mohammad Azharuddin for the most outfield catches in the format by an Indian player.

IPL Extras: Ponting joins Mumbai Indians on 'advisory role'

IPL Extras: Ponting joins Mumbai Indians on 'advisory role'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Australia's two-time World Cup winning captain, Ricky Ponting has joined Mumbai Indians on an 'advisory role' in the seventh Indian Premier League.

Ponting to sue Indian IT firm, says report

Ponting to sue Indian IT firm, says report

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Angry over using his face in a mobile phone application without permission, veteran Australian batsman Ricky Ponting is mulling to sue an Indian software company, according to reports.

Ponting hopes Murali tours Australia

Ponting hopes Murali tours Australia

Rediff.com31 May 2004

"I'm sure the Australian public would love to see him here," the Australia captain said.

Ponting tests broken finger in training

Ponting tests broken finger in training

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting tested out his broken finger during fielding and throwing drills on Thursday and said he was hopeful of playing the fourth Ashes Test against England 'pain-free'.

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.

Ponting seeks help from his first coach Shipperd

Ponting seeks help from his first coach Shipperd

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

His career at the crossroads after a prolonged slump in form, embattled Ricky Ponting has revealed that he had sought help from his first Sheffield Shield coach Greg Shipperd in an effort to regain his mojoback.

Ponting and Hayden hit centuries

Ponting and Hayden hit centuries

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Ponting plots his final act of revenge

Ponting plots his final act of revenge

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

There is very little that Australia captain Ricky Ponting has failed to achieve in his distinguished career, either as an individual player or as a leader.

Ponting chasing benchmarks set by Tendulkar

Ponting chasing benchmarks set by Tendulkar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2009

After scoring a match-winning unbeaten 111 against England on Friday night to take Australia to their second successive Champions Trophy final, Ponting paid tribute to the Indian maestro, who will complete 20 years in international cricket in November.

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

How Simmo helped Hayden become a sweep shot master

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Taught me how to play sweep against spin: Matthew Hayden pays heartfelt tribute to Bob Simpson

Team let Ponting down, says Katich

Team let Ponting down, says Katich

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Australia batsman Simon Katich on Friday sought to defend his underfire captain Ricky Ponting, saying the "players let him down" in the lost Ashes series against England by failing to perform at crucial moments. Katich, who scored 122 in the first Test and aggregated 341 runs in the entire series, said he was disappointed that he could not contribute with bigger totals more often.

Barmy Army urged to respect Ponting

Barmy Army urged to respect Ponting

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

England fans have been asked to stop jeering and respect Australia captain Ricky Ponting in the fourth Ashes Test that starts at Headingley on Friday.

Ponting backs Hair for Champions Trophy

Ponting backs Hair for Champions Trophy

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Australia's captain said the umpire is among the best in the business and deserves to stand in the biennial event.

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Proteas ruin Ponting farewell with emphatic win

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

South Africa ruined Ricky Ponting's farewell with an emphatic 309-run victory over Australia in the third Test on Monday to clinch the three-match series 1-0 and cement their position at the top of the ICC Test rankings.

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin spoke to head coach Ricky Ponting on the controversial issue of 'Mankading' in which the bowler runs out the batsman at the non-striker's end if he sets off for a run before the ball is bowled.

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Ponting on who should open the batting for Australia in Tests vs India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Former captain Ricky Ponting said Aaron Finch and uncapped Marcus Harris should open the batting for Australia in the upcoming four-Test series against India.

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.

Ashes: Ponting reckons England dominance on the slide

Ashes: Ponting reckons England dominance on the slide

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said he believes that the current England team might be past their absolute peak, adding that Australia can belie their status as Ashes outsiders by regaining the urn in the winter series.

Ponting will tough it out for fourth Test: Langer

Ponting will tough it out for fourth Test: Langer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting will 'definitely' tough it out and play in the fourth Ashes Test despite fracturing a finger in the third Test victory, according to batting coach Justin Langer.

Warner happy to work under Ponting's captaincy

Warner happy to work under Ponting's captaincy

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Australian vice-captain David Warner has no qualms playing under Ricky Ponting and says he is enjoying the role he has been assigned at the moment.

Ponting's men are totally uncivilised: Pawar

Ponting's men are totally uncivilised: Pawar

Rediff.com9 Nov 2006

BCCI president Sharad Pawar says he decided to play down the prize distribution incident because the Indian board has an extremely good relationship with the ACB.

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

IPL 2024: Injured Maxwell unlikely to play against KKR

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

Glenn Maxwell pulled out of RCB's previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad stating that 'physical and mental toll probably just wore me down a little bit'.

Australia need no lifting: Ponting

Australia need no lifting: Ponting

Rediff.com25 Dec 2004

Ponting smashes LCD in Australia dressing room

Ponting smashes LCD in Australia dressing room

Rediff.com22 Feb 2011

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting smashed a LCD television set in the team's dressing room, apparently in a fit of anger, after he got run out against Zimbabwe, sources in the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) said on Tuesday.

Muralitharan is world's best bowler: Ponting

Muralitharan is world's best bowler: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Australia one-day captain believes that playing against the Sri Lanka off-spinner is largely guesswork.

Ponting only batsman to hit three double tons vs India

Ponting only batsman to hit three double tons vs India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Statistical highlights from Day 2 in the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, on Wednesday.

Ponting gets another life; Hughes, Khawaja dropped

Ponting gets another life; Hughes, Khawaja dropped

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Embattled former Australia captain Ricky Ponting managed to retain his place in the 13-member squad for the first cricket Test against India, starting in Melbourne on Monday.

I am no Bradman, says Ponting

I am no Bradman, says Ponting

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

Ricky Ponting notched up his 29th Test century during the second Test against South Africa to equal the feat of Don Bradman

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

'Ponting could be Australia's answer to Dravid'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Former players, including Australia's ex-captain Allan Border, have thrown their weight behind the embattled Ricky Ponting with one of them saying that the senior batsman is capable of emulating Indian Rahul Dravid's return to form after a prolonged lean patch.