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Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth

We haven't achieved anything yet: Ponting warns Punjab Kings

We haven't achieved anything yet: Ponting warns Punjab Kings

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting told his players not to lose focus as they "haven't achieved anything yet".

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Ponting breaks silence on Siraj-Head feud

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the heated exchange between India's Mohammed Siraj and Australia's Travis Head during the Adelaide Test

Was desperate to work with Shreyas: Ponting

Was desperate to work with Shreyas: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The importance is to win the trophy. There is no pressure (of Punjab having never won the IPL). It is an opportunity, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer said in a joint media interaction with Head Coach Ricky Ponting.

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

IPL 2026: How Dhoni reshaped this Punjab Kings' finisher's mindset

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Punjab Kings all-rounder Suryansh Shedge discusses his conversations with MS Dhoni about the role of a finisher in cricket, his experiences with Mumbai, and his expectations for the upcoming IPL season with PBKS.

Captain Pant will benefit from being a wicketkeeper: Ponting

Captain Pant will benefit from being a wicketkeeper: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Pant's wicketkeeping experience to aid India captaincy in Guwahati: Ricky Ponting

'This is probably the best Ashes team they have this century'

'This is probably the best Ashes team they have this century'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting tips confident England to pose real Ashes threat.

IPL 2026: Punjab Unearth Another Gem: Connolly's Dream Debut

IPL 2026: Punjab Unearth Another Gem: Connolly's Dream Debut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 72 on IPL debut powered Punjab Kings to victory.

Rohit Sharma Still Has Unfinished Business

Rohit Sharma Still Has Unfinished Business

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

The Hitman still probably hurts over missing World Cup glory in 2011 and his stellar career rightfully deserves one last hurrah at the ODI World Cup.

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Ponting reveals the 'most talented player' he has seen

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

Ponting named Kallis as the most talented player he has seen because of his all-round game and numbers.

'Kohli the best 50-over player I've ever seen': Ponting

'Kohli the best 50-over player I've ever seen': Ponting

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The great Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's abilities despite their poor showing with the bat in the first ODI against Australia on Sunday.

Faster than Don Bradman: Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India

Faster than Don Bradman: Virat Kohli's Record-Breaking 18 Years For India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Virat Kohli, who debuted 18 years ago, has amassed over 28,000 international runs and 85 centuries, establishing himself as one of cricket's all-time greats with numerous unmatched records across all formats.

Learn from Kohli: Ponting slams PBKS batters

Learn from Kohli: Ponting slams PBKS batters

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting expressed disappointment with his team's batting performance in their seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match.

Ponting salutes Gill: 'He's a very driven guy'

Ponting salutes Gill: 'He's a very driven guy'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

The former Australia captain said the One-day format suits Gill's style of batting, and hoped the 25-year-old will soon translate that success into Test cricket.

Joe Root Breaks Bradman's Record!

Joe Root Breaks Bradman's Record!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

With nine Test centuries against India at home, Joe Root set a new record for the most by any batter against a single opponent in home Tests.

Why players trust Shreyas Iyer completely

Why players trust Shreyas Iyer completely

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a calm and confident T20 leader, earning praise for his sharp tactics, composed decision-making, and strong support for his players under pressure.

Ponting's arrival sparks excitement for Punjab Kings

Ponting's arrival sparks excitement for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Punjab Kings CEO Satish Menon ahead of the IPL Auction said that the goal of the franchise is to win the silverware in the upcoming season.

IPL 2026: Ngidi's first message after nasty head injury

IPL 2026: Ngidi's first message after nasty head injury

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Lungi Ngidi says "all good" after head injury scare during Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2026 clash; pacer discharged from hospital.

Iyer reveals Ponting's role in Punjab Kings' stunning run

Iyer reveals Ponting's role in Punjab Kings' stunning run

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer thanked head coach Ricky Ponting for giving him the 'freedom' to go out and express himself as Punjab Kings sealed a spot in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Ponting named Punjab Kings Head Coach

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Punjab have never won the IPL since the league's inception in 2008 and the four co-owners will be hoping Australia's World Cup-winning captain takes them all the way.

Uncapped Indians, the secret of Punjab's success: Ponting

Uncapped Indians, the secret of Punjab's success: Ponting

Rediff.com29 May 2025

In an interview to PTI ahead of the IPL play-offs, Ponting covered all areas that got the franchise much-needed success. Excerpts from the interaction.

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Ponting predicts India's downfall in BGT

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Former skipper Ricky Ponting predicted that the Baggy Greens will dominate the Rohit Sharma-led side in the five-match series.

Ponting to remain at Delhi Capitals?

Ponting to remain at Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

However there is no clarity whether Ponting will get the support staff of his choice as Shane Watson and James Hopes might not be seen in the dug-out next time around.

Harpreet Brar Determined to Earn India A Call-Up After IPL Performances

Harpreet Brar Determined to Earn India A Call-Up After IPL Performances

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar expresses his desire to play for India A after consistent performances in the IPL, drawing inspiration from his Punjab teammates and aiming to improve his economy rate.

Swashbuckling Prabhsimran repays faith shown by Ponting

Swashbuckling Prabhsimran repays faith shown by Ponting

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

'This is one platform that can help you achieve your goal of playing for India.'

Yuzvendra Chahal On The Challenges Of The IPL Impact Player Rule

Yuzvendra Chahal On The Challenges Of The IPL Impact Player Rule

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Yuzvendra Chahal acknowledges the Impact Player rule's challenges for bowlers in the IPL but praises Punjab Kings' batsmen for consistently chasing down high scores.

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Why Kohli Is Mitchell Starc's No. 1

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'To see his preparation, the way he dominates the game.'

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Why Ponting Was Texting Pant

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'I was travelling with Ricky a lot during the Ashes, and he was texting Rishabh, and Rishabh was in the gym, and he was getting updates.'

Shreyas Iyer era begins as India captain

Shreyas Iyer era begins as India captain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Perhaps no other cricketer has gone through so much turbulence and transformation between December 3, 2023 and June 6, 2026 as Shreyas Iyer, who took over the reins of India's T20 team from Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday.

Preity Zinta hits out at 'fake narratives' as PBKS slump continues

Preity Zinta hits out at 'fake narratives' as PBKS slump continues

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta urged media to avoid spreading unverified information. while defending her team after they suffered a fourth straight defeat IPL 2026, mounting pressure in the playoff race.

Revealed! 'Hidden history' behind Gambhir-Ponting feud

Revealed! 'Hidden history' behind Gambhir-Ponting feud

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Brad Haddin believes he might have insight into the recent exchange of heated words between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting.

Ponting, Pant behind young Maharashtra player's growth

Ponting, Pant behind young Maharashtra player's growth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The 23-year-old explained that his stint with Delhi Capitals sharpened his cricketing brain.

Shedge leads the positives as PBKS hold top spot despite loss

Shedge leads the positives as PBKS hold top spot despite loss

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Punjab Kings stay top of IPL 2026 despite a narrow loss to Gujarat Titans, with Suryansh Shedge's impressive 57 highlighting positives on a challenging Ahmedabad pitch.

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

After 11 years, PBKS finally feel 'unstoppable'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Punjab Kings have come a long way in a matter of one season, so much so that co-owner Ness Wadia feels his 'settled' team doesn't even need to go into the IPL auction next month.

Shashank blossoms with Shreyas, Ponting's backing

Shashank blossoms with Shreyas, Ponting's backing

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Retained by Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 mega auction for a price of INR 5.50 crore, Shashank kept the faith, hitting 284 runs in 13 matches with 2 half-tons so far (strike rate of 149.47).

Shreyas can't wait to work again with Ponting, this time at Punjab

Shreyas can't wait to work again with Ponting, this time at Punjab

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'With Ricky coming in, we have shared a great camaraderie from the past. We would be putting our thinking caps on and brainstorming on many aspects.'

Shashank Singh ready to shine under Ponting's guidance

Shashank Singh ready to shine under Ponting's guidance

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Shashank established himself as a fine finisher for Punjab Kings in the last season where he was their top run-getter with 354 runs at a strike rate of 164.65. He averaged 44.25.

'Abhishek can be leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup'

'Abhishek can be leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The legendary Ricky Ponting has tipped India opener Abhishek Sharma to be a potential match-winner at the upcoming T20 World Cup, describing him as a "star" who could even emerge as the tournament's leading run-scorer.

IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS: DC's Ngidi stable after injury scare, to be discharged soon

IPL 2026 DC vs PBKS: DC's Ngidi stable after injury scare, to be discharged soon

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

There were anxious moments at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Saturday after Lungi Ngidi suffered a serious fall and was taken off the field on a stretcher during the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings game in the Indian Premier League.

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Kohli Smashes Tendulkar Record, Rewrites History

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli once again etched his name deeper into cricketing history, becoming the fastest player to reach 28,000 international runs during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.