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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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Ponting joins elite batting club

Ponting joins elite batting club

Rediff.com28 Dec 2003

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

What's Dada Suggesting In This Post?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

His post garnered plenty of replies, some asking if Dada's tweet suggested he didn't approve of Gambhir as head coach.

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.

What Keeps Rishabh Pant Awake At Night

What Keeps Rishabh Pant Awake At Night

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'When I was injured, I had a conversation with myself that when I am back, I should be looking better, moving better and thinking better. Something that keeps me awake at night is that I should not be in the same place.'

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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".

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 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.

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 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.

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.

'A long way back for Rohit Sharma now'

'A long way back for Rohit Sharma now'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting on Friday said he was 'surprised' by the Indian camp's wording around Rohit Sharma's absence from the Sydney Test.

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.

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

What Australia needs to be a truly great Test team...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Australia's success has been compared with some of the nation's great Test teams led by Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.

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.

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.

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

This Punjab king is a class above every Indian wicketkeeper

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Prabhsimran Singh - Punjab Kings' pint-sized powerhouse whose explosive batting, sharp game sense, and newfound maturity have made him the breakout Indian star of the tournament.

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 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.

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 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'.

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.