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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.

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

'Win against KKR a confidence-booster'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin has little doubt that the fighting win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has instilled a lot of confidence in players but said they should strive to get better as this season's IPL is nearing its half-way stage.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

India Needs To Watch Out For 'Prince' Rachin

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Rachin Ravindra's blistering century against South Africa in the Champions Trophy semi-final, his fifth in just 13 ICC ODI innings, places him among cricket's elite.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

IPL PIX: Rookie Arya destroys CSK with fiery ton

IPL PIX: Rookie Arya destroys CSK with fiery ton

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Chennai Super Kings in Mullanpur on Tuesday

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.

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.

Won't bowl in IPL as I did in Big Bash: Ponting

Won't bowl in IPL as I did in Big Bash: Ponting

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Mumbai Indians captain Ricky Ponting ruled out bowling during the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying the grounds in India are too small for him to bowl in match situation.

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.

IPL 2023 PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals attend pre-season camp

IPL 2023 PHOTOS: Delhi Capitals attend pre-season camp

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Ahead of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League, a few members of the Delhi Capitals squad assembled in the capital for a pre-season camp.

'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.

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's average for 2003 is 100.20

Ponting's average for 2003 is 100.20

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

Channel Ten signs Ponting as Big Bash commentator

Channel Ten signs Ponting as Big Bash commentator

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Australian TV network Channel Ten has scored a major coup in its cricket war with new rivals Nine by signing former captain Ricky Ponting as a marquee commentator for the domestic Big Bash series this summer.

Ponting has three days to take call on future

Ponting has three days to take call on future

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Embattled Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has three days to decide his future as selectors get set to announce the ODI team for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh.

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

Why Kohli Is On The Back Foot

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'He knows that Gabba will be a different wicket where he will get to face a lot of bounce and pace and that back foot game needs to be included in his game.'

Ponting predicts! 'Australia will struggle in India'

Ponting predicts! 'Australia will struggle in India'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Australia will struggle on their tour of India where they will play four tests against the world's top-ranked side in spin-friendly conditions, former captain Ricky Ponting has predicted.

Ponting signs two-month deal with Surrey

Ponting signs two-month deal with Surrey

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The 38-year-old batsman, the second-highest run scorer in Test cricket who retired from the international game at the end of last year after a glittering career, will be available for selection in all formats.

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.

Ponting named Player of the Year at ICC Awards

Ponting named Player of the Year at ICC Awards

Rediff.com11 Sep 2007

Ponting also scooped the Captain of the Year award and was named captain of both ICC ODI and Test teams of the Year.

Minnows have no place at the World Cup: Ponting

Minnows have no place at the World Cup: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

The World Cup would be a better tournament if there are fewer teams, Australian captain Ricky Ponting said, ahead of his team's opening match against eleventh-ranked Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad on Monday.

Not worried if we are favourites or not: Ponting

Not worried if we are favourites or not: Ponting

Rediff.com20 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting is least bothered about the talk that his side are not the favourites to win Cricket World Cup this time but said they have the wherewithal to lift the coveted trophy for the fifth time.

Hussey dropped due to uncertainty over recovery time: Ponting

Hussey dropped due to uncertainty over recovery time: Ponting

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Australian captain Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said he was unaware why Michael Hussey was not given more time to regain fitness but added that the uncertainty over when he would recover could be the reason for dropping him from the World Cup squad.

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Perth'

'Wouldn't be surprised to see Kohli score runs in Perth'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his current form, said Australia's batting great Ricky Ponting.

Ponting baffled by Australia's poor form

Ponting baffled by Australia's poor form

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

Australia captain Ricky Ponting is baffled by his team's poor run of form but concedes the "doom and gloom" around the team will only be dispelled when they start winning again.

India's batting looks very formidable: Ponting

India's batting looks very formidable: Ponting

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Australia captain Ricky Ponting, said, despite India's bowling woes in the recent few months, their batting is quite capable of winning games especially with the return of Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag.

'We are going to be hard to beat'

'We are going to be hard to beat'

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Ponting also cleared the air on veteran pacer Ishant Sharma and David Warner's fitness status, confirming that the former is fit for selection on Tuesday.

Ponting hints at separate window for IPL

Ponting hints at separate window for IPL

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Ricky Ponting has suggested that cricket boards across the world take a leaf out of New Zealand's book and avoid scheduling international fixtures around the time the Indian Premier League (IPL) is on.