News for 'Ricky Ponting'

Shreyas' masterstroke shines in Punjab Kings' win

Shreyas' masterstroke shines in Punjab Kings' win

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer's tactical call to promote Josh Inglis to No 3 to counter Lucknow Super Giants' tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav proved vital in Punjab Kings' victory.

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Pujara's slow innings may cost India Melbourne Test: Ponting

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting found India's slow batting baffling in the third Test and feels that Cheteshwar Pujara's 106 off 319 balls may end up being the reason for their defeat.

Hope Axar, Ashwin have left some wickets for IPL: Ponting

Hope Axar, Ashwin have left some wickets for IPL: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

An excited Ricky Ponting said he can't wait to get working with Delhi Capitals trio Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant in the IPL later this year after the trio's match-winning performances for India in the recent-concluded four-match Test series against England.

Ganguly and Ponting play mind games

Ganguly and Ponting play mind games

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

BCCI pushes for foreign stars' return as IPL resumes

Rediff.com13 May 2025

All the 10 teams are involved in a lot of back and forth with their overseas recruits over their arrival plans in India a day after the IPL announced the revised schedule following necessary security clearances from the government.

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Ponting 12th man in all-time Australian XI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Shane Warne, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath made it to Cricinfo's all-time Australian XI but Ricky Ponting was deemed good enough only for the 12th man's slot.

Ponting keen to prove Australia are best

Ponting keen to prove Australia are best

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The Australian captain is looking to make up for the Ashes loss in the Test and one-dayers against an ICC World XI.

Ponting-Iyer partnership key to DC's IPL run

Ponting-Iyer partnership key to DC's IPL run

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals skipper Iyer praised head coach Ricky Ponting for his leadership.

Ponting in awe of India's fantastic pace attack

Ponting in awe of India's fantastic pace attack

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'India's is fantastic; Bumrah and Shami have been amazing'

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Can England's bowlers cope without Archer, Leach?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

England's bowling attack will struggle to bowl out Australia in the Ashes if they prepare flat wickets

'Ponting's a massive void to fill in terms of leadership'

'Ponting's a massive void to fill in terms of leadership'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Ricky Ponting's retirement has left a big leadership void in Australia's Test side and other players will have to step up and lead by example in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, according to opening batsman Ed Cowan.

I haven't seen a finish-line yet: Ponting

I haven't seen a finish-line yet: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Mar 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has rubbished speculation that he would stand down from the One-day side after the 2011 World Cup, by saying that he is determined to steer Australian cricket through its most tumultuous period in two decades.

Spot The Winning Coach Contest

Spot The Winning Coach Contest

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Look at the reactions from Chennai Super Kings Coach Stephen Fleming and Delhi Capitals Head Coach Ricky Ponting after IPL 2021's first qualifier match and let us know whose team won.

Ponting explains: Why teams will chase, spin is in

Ponting explains: Why teams will chase, spin is in

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

The wickets in the World Cup have so far spun quite a bit, but Australia is a balanced side when it comes to the pace-spin equation, skipper Ricky Ponting said, ahead of their first match against Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad.

India and South Africa are the standout teams: Ponting

India and South Africa are the standout teams: Ponting

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting does not believe that there are any favourites to win the World Cup, but indicated that India and South Africa would be the teams to watch out for in the quadrennial extravaganza starting February 19.

Ponting throws his weight behind DC captain Pant

Ponting throws his weight behind DC captain Pant

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Rishabh Pant's on-field decisions as Delhi Capitals captain in IPL 2022 might have come under the scanner of former players but the wicketkeeper has got the 'full backing' of head coach Ricky Ponting.

Ponting's pitch point proven by lively opening day

Ponting's pitch point proven by lively opening day

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Ricky Ponting recently came up with a simple idea to make the five-day game more exciting -- bring back fast bouncy wickets. The first day of the third Test at the Kensington Oval proved his point perfectly with a lively surface producing a lively game of cricket.

What sets Priyansh apart? His former coach reveals

What sets Priyansh apart? His former coach reveals

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Former India spinner and Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh has called young batter Priyansh Arya "one of the country's most talented players right now" and said his ability to score briskly through proper cricketing shots sets him apart.

Paine scandal will be a distraction during Ashes: Ponting

Paine scandal will be a distraction during Ashes: Ponting

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said Tim Paine's resignation from the captaincy due to a 'sexting' scandal will "inevitably" be a distraction during the five-Test Ashes series against England.

Oz coach Nielsen goes in to bat for Ponting

Oz coach Nielsen goes in to bat for Ponting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

Australia coach Tim Nielsen has backed Ricky Ponting amid calls for the Tasmanian to relinquish the test captaincy ahead of the Ashes starting next month.

Ponting won't let Laxman bat with runner again

Ponting won't let Laxman bat with runner again

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Ricky Ponting gave India a lifeline by allowing an indisposed VVS Laxman to bat at Mohali despite not coming out to field in the Test. Australia's captain insists he won't repeat the genorisity after the losing the first Test.

Ponting's men arrive to face Indian challenge, prove superiority

Ponting's men arrive to face Indian challenge, prove superiority

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

The Australian cricket team on Monday arrived in New Delhi for a Test and ODI series against India starting October 1 in Mohali.

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Next seven months a huge challenge for us: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Sep 2010

Skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the next seven months for Australia and himself will be the greatest challenge of his career.

Ponting can't get over Kohli's straight six off Rauf

Ponting can't get over Kohli's straight six off Rauf

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The two sixes from Kohli has already become part of cricketing forklore and Ponting, too, looked back fondly at those outrageous strokes

Ponting backs Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Ponting backs Khawaja to make Australia's World Cup squad

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

In-form batsman Usman Khawaja should be part of Australia's World Cup plans despite the imminent returns of Steve Smith and David Warner, former captain Ricky Ponting has said.

Travelling back home is a small issue compared to situation outside IPL bubble: Ponting

Travelling back home is a small issue compared to situation outside IPL bubble: Ponting

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Ricky Ponting said it's a 'small issue' as compared to the chaotic situation outside the IPL bubble due to the lethal second wave of COVID-19 pandemic.

IPL winner Ponting not keen on coaching in Australia's Big Bash

IPL winner Ponting not keen on coaching in Australia's Big Bash

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Notwithstanding his successful Indian Premier League stint with champions Mumbai Indians, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is not tempted at Big Bash coaching roles for now and is keen to concentrate on his commentary assignments for Channel Ten in the Australian T20 league.

Stokes could give England a bit more heart and soul: Ponting

Stokes could give England a bit more heart and soul: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

'I think Stokes would actually grow as a player if he was the captain of that side.'

5 reasons why Smith will consult Ponting about batting and captaincy

5 reasons why Smith will consult Ponting about batting and captaincy

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Steven Smith to pick Ricky Ponting's brain for captaincy tips.

Gavaskar was no angel in his playing days: Ponting

Gavaskar was no angel in his playing days: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Nov 2008

Ricky Ponting has lashed out at legendary Indian Sunil Gavaskar and other former players for often blaming the Australian team for on-field confrontations, saying the Indian opener was not an angel during his playing days.

The decision has to do with my longevity: Ponting

The decision has to do with my longevity: Ponting

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who rejoined the tour of England on Tuesday, has said that he wants to leave the country on a high after what has so far been a dissapointing tour for the Kangaroos.

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Chase Master Kohli's Record Blitz

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to become India's highest run-scorer in Champions Trophy history.

Fit-again Musheer targets IPL glory with Punjab Kings

Fit-again Musheer targets IPL glory with Punjab Kings

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Having recovered completely from an injury following a car accident, Mumbai's Musheer Khan is determined to make an impact in his maiden IPL season.

McGrath, Symonds the keys to success: Ponting

McGrath, Symonds the keys to success: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Sep 2004

Australia's captain singled out the duo for praise after his team's seven-wicket win over New Zealand in the Champions Trophy.

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

'He played a big role in turning Test cricket around'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Under Kohli's captaincy, India became the first Asian side to win a Test series in Australia, besides recording some memorable wins elsewhere.