News for 'Ricky Ponting'

Ishant is a dangerous bowler, admits Ponting

Ishant is a dangerous bowler, admits Ponting

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

"He (Ishant) is different in the sense that he hits the deck hard and gets some inconsistent bounce. I don't know whether it's because he changes his action," said Ponting.

ICC to review legality of Ponting's bat

ICC to review legality of Ponting's bat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

An ICC statement said that Ponting would be allowed to continue to use the bat till a decision is reached.

WTC final: India have been outplayed so far, Ponting reckons

WTC final: India have been outplayed so far, Ponting reckons

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Ponting said at the end of the day it comes down to individual preparation.

Ponting asks youngsters to choose country over IPL

Ponting asks youngsters to choose country over IPL

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Worried that Twenty20 is diluting the fabric of cricket, Australia captain Ricky Ponting advised youngsters in the national team to set their priorities right by choosing the country first over cash offered by Indian Premier League and Champions League T20. The quartet of Clint McKay, Burt Cockley, Jon Holland and Moises Henriques in the current ODI squad in India tasted success with NSW and Victoria in the Champions League but Ponting hopes they will become addicted.

India hard to beat at home, says Ponting

India hard to beat at home, says Ponting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Hampered by injuries to a few key players, the Australian cricket team took off for India to play a seven-match ODI series with skipper Ricky Ponting conceding that despite their ICC Champions Trophy debacle, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men would be hard to beat in home conditions.

Ponting raring to go

Ponting raring to go

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

Ponting, Gilchrist guide Australia to ODI win

Ponting, Gilchrist guide Australia to ODI win

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Captain Ricky Ponting stroked 107 not out while Adam Gilchrist smashed a 26-ball half century to guide Australia to a seven-wicket victory in their first one-day match against New Zealand in Adelaide on Friday.

Ponting puts Australia in command

Ponting puts Australia in command

Rediff.com23 May 2008

Ricky Pointing struck an outstanding 158 as Australia dominated West Indies to finish at 301 for four on the opening day of the first Test.

No need to ban whole Pakistan team: Ponting

No need to ban whole Pakistan team: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Spot-fixing scandal should be dealt in an appropriate manner but it would be unfair to ban the whole Pakistan team for the alleged involvement of their three players, feels Australian captain Ricky Ponting.

Inspired by Ponting, Paine learns to back himself

Inspired by Ponting, Paine learns to back himself

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Ricky Ponting's captaincy came under the scanner after Australia's Ashes debacle, but young wicketkeeper Tim Paine vouches for his under-fire skipper's leadership skills, saying he is a motivator who has helped build his international career.

Ponting expects improved performance from pacers

Ponting expects improved performance from pacers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting has asked Australian fast bowlers to overcome their lacklustre form at Lord's and perform in the second Test against Pakistan at Headingley.

Ponting backs Hauritz as Aus No 1 spinner

Ponting backs Hauritz as Aus No 1 spinner

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Australian Test captain Ricky Ponting on Monday picked Nathan Hauritz as his first choice spinner for the Test and ODI cricket tour of India this October.

The pressure is on India, says Ponting

The pressure is on India, says Ponting

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The battle of the two World Cup champions begins in Bangalore on Thursday, and Australia are keen to set the record straight after being knocked out by India in the semi-finals of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Watson wants Ponting, Bracken to clear names over fixing claims

Watson wants Ponting, Bracken to clear names over fixing claims

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has urged Ricky Ponting and Nathan Bracken to quickly clear their names over the match-fixing allegations after alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed had claimed that he had access to both the players.

'Kohli knew my name, his words reinforced my belief'

'Kohli knew my name, his words reinforced my belief'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

It was a surreal feeling for Nehal Wadhera when he found out that Virat Kohli knew him by his first name.

Ponting leads Aussies to easy win

Ponting leads Aussies to easy win

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

Ponting's finest hour turns bitter

Ponting's finest hour turns bitter

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Ricky Ponting leading Australia to the 16th straight win was drowned in the row that followed the Sydney Test.

Sangakkara, Ponting share top spot

Sangakkara, Ponting share top spot

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Kumar Sangakkara of Sri Lanka and Australia's Ricky Ponting share the No 1 position in the LG ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen in one of the closest battles for top spot in many years.

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Shot clocks and run penalties could be used to speed up over rates in all forms of cricket, according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

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.

'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.

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

Ponting's team one of the worst behaved: Holding

Ponting's team one of the worst behaved: Holding

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The former West Indies fast bowler felt that as world champions, the Australians need to set the standard in on-field conduct as well.

Tri-series axing signals end to Ponting's ODI career

Tri-series axing signals end to Ponting's ODI career

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Dropped from the squad for the next two tri-series matches, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning former captain Ricky Ponting is "considering his future" in one-day cricket and an announcement could come in the next couple of days.

With Ponting around, my captaincy is going great: Pant

With Ponting around, my captaincy is going great: Pant

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Delhi promoted all-rounder Lalit Yadav and Pant said the team management is trying to groom him.

'Hauritz can replace Warne, MacGill,' says Ponting

'Hauritz can replace Warne, MacGill,' says Ponting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Ricky Ponting thinks Australia's long-ending search for a quality spin bowler is finally over and feels Nathan Hauritz has got all the qualities to fill in the void left by Shane Warne and Stuart MacGill.

Could be time up for Ponting as well: Warne

Could be time up for Ponting as well: Warne

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne feels Ricky Ponting was lucky to survive the axe despite average batting, as the selectors chose to drop an 'easy' prey in Simon Katich.

Ponting ton shapes Aussie intent

Ponting ton shapes Aussie intent

Rediff.com9 Oct 2008

Ricky Ponting led from the front with a brilliant century to help Australia reach 254 for four at close on the opening day of the first Test against India.

Ponting backs Hughes, Warner for Ashes comeback

Ponting backs Hughes, Warner for Ashes comeback

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Serial discard Phillip Hughes is Australia's best young batsman and just needs a bit of "love and stability" to blossom at test level, said former captain Ricky Ponting.

Drawn Tests in sub-continent a worry: Ponting

Drawn Tests in sub-continent a worry: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Dec 2009

Too many Test matches played in the Indian sub-continent do not produce results, which is a worry for the health of cricket's longer version, according to Australian captain Ricky Ponting. Ponting feels the new umpire referral system has problems but said it should be given a further run.

IPL 2025: Meet The Punjab Kings Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Punjab Kings Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

This squad is by far one of the most compact in Punjab's IPL history and with the tactical genius of Ricky Ponting at the helm, it will be a folly to write them off at any time of the competition.

When Shaw defied head coach Ponting in IPL 2020...

When Shaw defied head coach Ponting in IPL 2020...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting revealed that Prithvi Shaw refused to listen to his advice to bat in the nets after he hit a bad patch in the IPL last year.

Champions League hindered our preparation: Ponting

Champions League hindered our preparation: Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Winning the series opener could not dilute Ricky Ponting's anger. The Australian captain is absolutely furious, claiming that the Champions League Twenty20 hindered his team's preparation for the ongoing ODI 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.

World Cup triumph won't ease Ashes pain: Ponting

World Cup triumph won't ease Ashes pain: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

A fourth consecutive World Cup title triumph might not be enough to heal the scars left by the recent Ashes hammering Australia suffered against England, captain Ricky Ponting said on Tuesday.

Unlucky Clark gets Ponting support

Unlucky Clark gets Ponting support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Clark, Australia's leading wicket-taker in the Ashes series against England, was left out in favour of the faster Shaun Tait.

I have achieved a lot as captain: Ponting

I have achieved a lot as captain: Ponting

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Despite suffering a humiliating Ashes defeat and facing several ups and downs during his captaincy in the recent past, Australia cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes that he has achieved a lot as the skipper of the Oz team.

Shreyas Iyer eyes historic back-to-back IPL titles with new team

Shreyas Iyer eyes historic back-to-back IPL titles with new team

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The job is only 'half done' for captain Shreyas Iyer as he chases a second consecutive IPL title, albeit with a new team: Punjab Kings.

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

PBKS face combination dilemma against confident KKR

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

If Punjab goes for a flat deck, there is no guarantee that the bowling unit can defend anything in the 220 range, especially when KKR have the likes of Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer in their ranks.

Ashes: Ponting ready to assume the burden once more

Ashes: Ponting ready to assume the burden once more

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The most prolific Australian batsman and one of the most successful cricketers of all time, Ricky Ponting is facing the unthinkable over the next six weeks -- becoming the first Australian captain to lose three Ashes series.