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SKY's a 'very, very, exciting player'

SKY's a 'very, very, exciting player'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

'All the fans in Australia are going to see a very, very, good player.'

Ponting says Lord's pitch for second Ashes Test unfair to bowlers

Ponting says Lord's pitch for second Ashes Test unfair to bowlers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Ricky Ponting says "the balance between bat and ball was nowhere near what it needs to be for a Test match" after watching Australia pile up 337 for one on the first day of the second Test against England at Lord's.

Ponting turns up heat on South Africa

Ponting turns up heat on South Africa

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

The pressure is likely to be on South Africa in the return series against Australia, said visiting captain Ricky Ponting when his squad flew in on Monday.

ICC WC: Centurions Warner, Marsh smash slew of records against Pakistan

ICC WC: Centurions Warner, Marsh smash slew of records against Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

The duo, became only the fourth opening pair to notch centuries in a World Cup match. First, Warner got to the three-figure mar with a nudge for a single and then, Marsh reached his hundred to celebrate his 32nd birthday in the best possible manner and broke a number of records en route...

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Khawaja slams ICC after Australia docked WTC points

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has vented his frustration after the team lost 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points for slow over-rates.

Sachin, Ponting bring smiles to underprivileged kids

Sachin, Ponting bring smiles to underprivileged kids

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

It was a day to remember for 30-odd unprivileged children, from different Mumbai-based NGOs, as they rubbed shoulders with Mumbai Indians' heroes, including Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and team mentor Anil Kumble in Mumbai on Thursday.

Ian Chappell says Aus lack talent like Ponting, Clarke

Ian Chappell says Aus lack talent like Ponting, Clarke

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Batsmen in the mould of, or, as talented as Michael Clarke or the retired Ricky Ponting, may never be seen in Australia again if the 'holes in the production line' are not addressed by the country's cricket administrators, says former great Ian Chappell.

Ponting says he urged Dravid not to retire

Ponting says he urged Dravid not to retire

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting claims that he persuaded Rahul Dravid against retiring when he was written off after a string of low scores last year and the in-form Indian batsman has reciprocated the support by inspiring him during his lean patch.

We were close to perfect: Ponting

We were close to perfect: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Lee, Ponting give Australia easy win

Lee, Ponting give Australia easy win

Rediff.com10 Jul 2005

Australia beat England by seven wickets to level the series 1-1.

Ponting admits to making mistakes in Sydney Test

Ponting admits to making mistakes in Sydney Test

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

The Australian captain said there had been two incidents on the field that his side could have handled better.

Ponting leaves team to visit ill relative

Ponting leaves team to visit ill relative

Rediff.com28 Jun 2004

Australia captain Ricky Ponting was absent when the team assembled in Darwin on Monday ahead of the first Test with Sri Lanka.

2001 tour probably most remarkable Test series: Ponting

2001 tour probably most remarkable Test series: Ponting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said that the 2001 Test series in India, which was won by the hosts, was one of the most remarkable series that he has ever played in. The 41-year-old right handed batsman walked down the memory lane and talked about the historic 2001 India-Australia series, saying: "2001 series was probably the most remarkable Test series I have played in.

Top Five Test Innings From Ponting

Top Five Test Innings From Ponting

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Rediff.com looks the batting ace's top five of his 41 Test centuries, which has had a big impact on his career.

Ponting, Hayden recovering fast for India tour

Ponting, Hayden recovering fast for India tour

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Australian think-tank heaved a sigh of relief with batting mainstays Ricky Ponting and Matthew Hayden recovering fast from injuries to reach India next month to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

WTC Final: Kohli, Siraj on early flight to London

WTC Final: Kohli, Siraj on early flight to London

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The final will be played at the Oval from June 7-11.

We want to remain numero uno: Ponting

We want to remain numero uno: Ponting

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

The aura of invincibility maybe wearing thin but Ricky Ponting vowed Australia would do whatever it takes to remain the number one team in both the Test and limited over formats of the game.

Monkeygate fallout: Ponting blames unsupportive CA for Symonds's career slide

Monkeygate fallout: Ponting blames unsupportive CA for Symonds's career slide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting claims that Andrew Symonds had received very little support from Cricket Australia during the 'Monkeygate' scandal and, that, practically ended the latter's career.

Cricket Buzz: Ponting reckons he played two years too long

Cricket Buzz: Ponting reckons he played two years too long

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who retired in 2012, has said he delayed his international retirement by two years in his bid to help the team deal with a generational shift.

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Steve Smith breaks silence: No Test retirement plans

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Steve Smith's manager debunks former Australian captain's retirement talks

Clarke, Ponting to bag the riches in IPL auction?

Clarke, Ponting to bag the riches in IPL auction?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2013

Australian captain Michael Clarke and former skipper Ricky Ponting are likely to attract most attention when the nine franchises sit for the players' auction of the Indian Premier League 6 in Chennai.

DC Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

DC Vs LSG: Who Played Best Knock? Vote!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Did Jake Fraser-McGurk walk away with your vote?

Spotted: Ricky Ponting in Melbourne

Spotted: Ricky Ponting in Melbourne

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

Reader Suyog Mahajan spotted Australian captain Ricky Ponting in Melbourne.

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Ponting appointed Mumbai Indians head coach for IPL Season 8

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

After spending two seasons with the team as player, Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting will take over as head coach of Mumbai Indians for the eighth season of the Indian Premier League. He will replace John Wright, who was the team's coach for Season 6 and 7.

Ponting guides Aussies to easy win

Ponting guides Aussies to easy win

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Australia easily overhauled Zimbabwe's respectable total of 205 for 9 in the first ODI, losing three wickets.

My fate in the hands of selectors: Ponting

My fate in the hands of selectors: Ponting

Rediff.com26 Mar 2011

Under-fire captain Ricky Ponting said defending champion Australia's premature exit from the World Cup has left his fate in the hands of the selectors but warned that a 'clear-the-decks policy' could be fraught with danger.

Ponting's prediction: India will win the World Cup

Ponting's prediction: India will win the World Cup

Rediff.com25 Mar 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Thursday predicted that India would beat Pakistan in the World Cup semi-final and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men are the strong favourites to win the coveted title after a gap of 28 years.

Ponting urges fans to treat India with respect

Ponting urges fans to treat India with respect

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

'I'm sure that at different times Sreesanth and a few of the guys will cop a hard time from the Australian fans,' the Aussie captain said.

Ponting calls for widespread review after Ashes failure

Ponting calls for widespread review after Ashes failure

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called on the national governing body to examine the entire structure of the game throughout the country and not just his team's failings in the recent Ashes series.

Ponting lauds Hussey, Watson

Ponting lauds Hussey, Watson

Rediff.com9 Oct 2005

Australia's captain said the two rescued the side when it was under pressure.

Yuvraj 'shocked' by Ponting's low price tag

Yuvraj 'shocked' by Ponting's low price tag

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

'Surprised? Shocked is a better word for it. One of world's best players has gone for only 400,000 dollars. But, may be, it was thought he was going to Pakistan so he wouldn't be available,' said Yuvraj, reacting to the Indian Premier League players' auction.

IPL salary cap should stay, says Ponting

IPL salary cap should stay, says Ponting

Rediff.com19 May 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting is against the proposed super-contracts in the Indian Premier League. He feels having no cap on players' salary will adversely affect the level of competition of the Twenty20 extravaganza.

Dravid would make a very good coach of India: Ponting

Dravid would make a very good coach of India: Ponting

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday backed Rahul Dravid as one of the best candidates to coach the Indian cricket team.

Ponting is Wisden's first leading player

Ponting is Wisden's first leading player

Rediff.com7 Apr 2004

The Australia captain is the first recipient of the award, introduced as a counterpart to the traditional 'Five Cricketers of the Year Award'.

Ricky Ponting 'pumped up' after rare 'pre-season' training

Ricky Ponting 'pumped up' after rare 'pre-season' training

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Veteran Ricky Ponting has said he is delighted to have had a good pre-season training session in almost 20 years of his playing days before any important Test series, and believes it's an ideal situation for him before he faces South Africa in a Test series in November.

Ponting bats in nets, untroubled by finger injury

Ponting bats in nets, untroubled by finger injury

Rediff.com24 Dec 2010

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting, who injured the little finger on his left hand when attempting a catch in the third Test in Perth, practised against a bowling machine indoors then went outside to face a raft of different bowlers on a sunny morning in Melbourne on Friday.

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 back in Australia, prepares for Windies

Ponting back in Australia, prepares for Windies

Rediff.com5 May 2008

Australia captain Ricky Ponting sets himself to throw the ball during a fielding drill at the team's training camp in preparation for the Caribbean tour at Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Monday.

The Barmy Army's sweet gesture for Cummin's ailing mum

The Barmy Army's sweet gesture for Cummin's ailing mum

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

'I think we've seen as well just how small and how tight the cricket world can be. I'm sure that he would've received a lot of well-wishes from all parts of the world, the cricket-loving fraternity, that would've sent some messages of support to him and the rest of his family in obviously what is a really difficult time for them.'