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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.

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.

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.

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.

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Pooran, Maxwell named MLC skippers in big overhaul

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Nicholas Pooran, who announced his retirement from all international formats on Tuesday, has been appointed as the captain of MI New York in the Major League Cricket

Ponting has advice for fellow Aussies

Ponting has advice for fellow Aussies

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Australia should stick with Joe Burns as David Warner's opening partner for next month's first Test against India

No Kohli, Rohit in Ponting's World T20I team

No Kohli, Rohit in Ponting's World T20I team

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Ricky Ponting chooses Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah among first five players of personal

'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.

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.

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.

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

'I've never seen a better 50-over player than Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says he has not seen a "better player" than Virat Kohli in ODIs, and backed the Indian batting star to go past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the highest run-getter in the 50-overs' format.

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

'Shreyas Iyer is an open-minded captain'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

He listens to everyone's advice. Even a junior player can tell him (what to do), says Punjab Kings spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 set to return for fourth Test

Ponting set to return for fourth Test

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

Ricky Ponting was ruled out of the third Test against India after having x-rays last week.

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Run-Fest! 21 centuries, 7187 runs in India-England series

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy saw a staggering run aggregate of 7187 runs -- the second-highest in a series in Test history.

Ponting comes under fire for frequent use of DRS

Ponting comes under fire for frequent use of DRS

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Former cricketers have criticised Australian captain Ricky Ponting for repeatedly using the umpire referral system, and warned that it could cost Australia a Test match in the long term.

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.

Ponting's side in the race

Ponting's side in the race

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Cricket's world champions Australia will have to fend off a tough challenge from the Iraqi football team which won the AFC Asian Cup for the Team of the Year title in the coveted Laureus World Sports Awards.

Clarke, Ponting flay India with double tons

Clarke, Ponting flay India with double tons

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke both hit masterful double centuries to drive Australia to 604 for seven declared before their bowlers reduced India to 61 for two at the end of second day of the fourth Test on Wednesday.

Record-breaking day for Ponting at Adelaide

Record-breaking day for Ponting at Adelaide

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

After his unbeaten century on day one of the fourth and final Test against India at Adelaide on Tuesday, Ricky Ponting now aggregates more runs than any other batsman against India in Test cricket.The former Australia captain, who was unbeaten on 137 in his team's total of 335-3 when stumps were drawn for the day, now aggregates more runs than any other batsman against India in Test cricket.

It's been an issue since Pigeon moved on: Ponting

It's been an issue since Pigeon moved on: Ponting

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes his limited overs bowling attack is still missing the late innings skills of former fast bowler Glenn McGrath, more than two and a half years after he retired.

Ponting can't be sacked as captain unless dropped

Ponting can't be sacked as captain unless dropped

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Australia can't drop Ricky Ponting as the skipper unless he is dropped from the team, a noted cricket columnist has said.

Guys will be richer in experience after India tour: Ponting

Guys will be richer in experience after India tour: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Former captain Ricky Ponting says he himself failed repeatedly before learning to perform in India and the bunch of Australian cricketers playing there will be able to handle the conditions better next time.

Woolmer, Ponting for super sub rule change

Woolmer, Ponting for super sub rule change

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said a bit of fine-tuning could be made to make the game even better.

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Kohli's UNBELIEVABLE Numbers!

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Between 2014 and 2019, he scored 21 centuries in just 55 Tests. Among these were seven double centuries, the most by an Indian in Test cricket. Remarkably, six of those double tons came within a span of just 22 Tests.

Ponting's average for 2003 is 100.20

Ponting's average for 2003 is 100.20

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Ponting's manager dismisses Majeed's claim of 'access'

Ponting's manager dismisses Majeed's claim of 'access'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Ricky Ponting's manager has dismissed alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed's claims of having access to the former Australian captain, while pacer Nathan Bracken has threatened legal action after his name also cropped up in the spot-fixing trial in London.

Afridi's action cost Pakistan dearly: Ponting

Afridi's action cost Pakistan dearly: Ponting

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Taking a potshot at Shahid Afridi for tampering with the ball during the fifth ODI here, Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said the Pakistani all-rounder's action ended up costing his side a rare victory on what has been a nightmarish tour for the visitors.

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

'Ponting or Hussey in line to be axed from India series'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Selectors might be forced to axe Ricky Ponting or Mike Hussey from the Australian cricket team for the upcoming four Tests against India after their dismal show in the just-concluded series with New Zealand, feels former captain Allan Border.

Ponting to also miss second Test against India

Ponting to also miss second Test against India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Cricket Australia said there is no change in the status of the Australia captain's thumb injury.

Johnson credits Sachin-Ponting partnership for win

Johnson credits Sachin-Ponting partnership for win

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians fast bowler Mitchell Johnson has credited his side's 41-run victory over Pune Warriors, to the 54-run opening stand between skipper Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar.