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Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Shreyas returns to Eden to dent KKR's play-off push

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Shreyas Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade last year. However, on Saturday, he returns as captain of a rejuvenated Punjab Kings chasing a play-off spot.

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.

Ponting's career comes to an end with a whimper

Ponting's career comes to an end with a whimper

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

Ricky Ponting's 17-year Test career came to an end just before lunch on the fourth day of the third Test against South Africa at the WACA on Monday after he had made eight runs.

Tendulkar, Ponting re-ignite 'walking' debate at World Cup

Tendulkar, Ponting re-ignite 'walking' debate at World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar and Australian captain Ricky Ponting's contrasting World Cup dismissals have re-ignited the debate around walking.

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Record crowds! India vs Aus is cricket's new showdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

"One stat stands out: 375,000 people coming through the gates in that Melbourne Test match, beating the record set 90 years ago of 350,000," Shastri said.

Ponting clarifies: 'The television was hit by my box'

Ponting clarifies: 'The television was hit by my box'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

After being reprimanded for his dressing room incident in Ahmedabad, Ricky Ponting clarifies that the television was hit by his box and not by him or his bat.

Embarrassed Ponting to talk to team about conduct

Embarrassed Ponting to talk to team about conduct

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Shane Watson is not embarrassed by his on-field antics but Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is and will talk to his players about their on-field behaviour. The third Test between Australia and the West Indies was marred by a few ugly incidents, involving players from both the sides.

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 warns Sri Lanka over pitches

Ponting warns Sri Lanka over pitches

Rediff.com21 Feb 2004

The Australian captain warned Sri Lanka that a policy of preparing dry, spin-friendly pitches could backfire on the hosts.

ICC Rankings: Ponting slips out of top 20

ICC Rankings: Ponting slips out of top 20

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Struggling with his form, a downcast Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Tuesday crashed out of top 20 Test batsmen list for the first time in nearly a decade in the latest ICC ranking.

Will Justin Langer consider coaching Team India in the future?

Will Justin Langer consider coaching Team India in the future?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Justin Langer got a 'probing delivery' on his possible future as coach of the Indian national team but the former Australian opener like his playing days, judged it perfectly and left the one bowled on the "corridor of uncertainty".

Happy and lucky to have Ponting as our coach: Iyer

Happy and lucky to have Ponting as our coach: Iyer

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Playing under a new name in this edition, Delhi Capitals managed to turn their fortunes around with coach Ricky Ponting and advisor Sourav Ganguly at the helm.

Look At The Records Rohit Set In Cuttack

Look At The Records Rohit Set In Cuttack

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Rohit went past Tendulkar, Dravid, Gayle during his knock.

Dhoni equals Ponting's captaincy record

Dhoni equals Ponting's captaincy record

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni equalled Australian great Ricky Ponting's record of leading the side in 324 international matches across all formats. Dhoni achieved the milestone during the third and final Twenty20 International against Zimbabwe at the Harare Sports Club. India won the series 2-1, days after 3-0 whitewash of the hosts in ODIs.

With Ponting, Australians show the way

With Ponting, Australians show the way

Rediff.com28 Nov 2003

Cricket Australia's handled of the succession issue was in stark contrast to the hamhanded approach of the BCCI.

Self-belief worked for us, says Ponting

Self-belief worked for us, says Ponting

Rediff.com24 Sep 2006

Australia's captain Ricky Ponting said the self-belief of his players bailed the team out of difficult situations and helped them clinch the DLF Cup tri-series.

Pressure will be on Sachin: Ponting

Pressure will be on Sachin: Ponting

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

An Aussie can be a good coach for India: Ponting

An Aussie can be a good coach for India: Ponting

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

"I can't see why an Australian coach could not fit and do a good job here", Ricky Ponting said.

Ponting praises bowlers for adapting to conditions

Ponting praises bowlers for adapting to conditions

Rediff.com29 Dec 2007

Australia captain Ricky Ponting was delighted with the way his bowlers responded to conditions more suited to India's style of play in the home side's 337-run first-Test victory on Saturday.

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Hussain has big expectations from 'box office' Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Following Pant's absence, KL Rahul has filled in to his shoes and produced a good show at the recent ODI World Cup, amassing 452 runs at an average of 75.33.

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.'

Ponting is Ceat cricketer of the year

Ponting is Ceat cricketer of the year

Rediff.com28 Jun 2006

Aussie left-hander Mike Hussey edged out India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni to clinch the Debutant of the Year award.

Ponting believes day-night Test can reinvigorate Hobart

Ponting believes day-night Test can reinvigorate Hobart

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that the roaring success of the day-night Test match in Adelaide could be seen as an example to secure embattled Hobart's status as a Test venue.

Will Rishabh Pant make history at IPL Auction?

Will Rishabh Pant make history at IPL Auction?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The bids on Rishabh Pant could well soar like his audacious no-look six in the ongoing Perth Test, as he seems poised to become the highest paid player among the 577 who will go under the hammer at the two-day IPL mega auction, starting in Jeddah on Sunday.

Ponting against changing Oz batting for India tour

Ponting against changing Oz batting for India tour

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that the prospect of changes to the team's batting line-up for October's Test tour of India is remote.

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Big-money battle! Pant vs Shreyas in blockbuster IPL clash

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is looking to make his mark and secure a win in his team's first home game of the season.

3rd Test: Ponting, Cowan put Aussies in command

3rd Test: Ponting, Cowan put Aussies in command

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Ricky Ponting, in almost certainly his final innings in the Caribbean, made a crucial half-century as Australia built an imposing lead of 310 runs at the close of the third day of the final Test against West Indies on Wednesday.

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'

Rishabh Pant could be 'exceptionally dangerous' batter

Rishabh Pant could be 'exceptionally dangerous' batter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Ponting has worked closely with Pant at Delhi Capitals and rates the Indian keeper-batter very highly.

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.

Ponting gets the nod for Aussies' West Indies tour

Ponting gets the nod for Aussies' West Indies tour

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, dropped from the One-day team last month, was included in the Test squad for the tour of West Indies on Wednesday.

Warner eager to learn under Delhi skipper Pant

Warner eager to learn under Delhi skipper Pant

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Australian started his IPL career with the Delhi franchise in 2009.

Like Ponting, should Sachin quit ODIs? Have your say

Like Ponting, should Sachin quit ODIs? Have your say

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Following Ricky Ponting's decision to retire from ODIs should Sachin Tendulkar also quit the One-day game? Have your say.

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.

Ponting salutes 'champion player of the game' Kohli

Ponting salutes 'champion player of the game' Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Australia great Ricky Ponting says India are reaping the rewards of sticking with Virat Kohli, who bounced back in style to ignite hopes for their second World Cup title in the T20 format after 15 years.

One of the best Test wins: Ponting

One of the best Test wins: Ponting

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Australia's cricketers feel their win in the second Ashes Test is one of the greatest comebacks in history.

Team up to Kumble-Bhajji challenge, says Ponting

Team up to Kumble-Bhajji challenge, says Ponting

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting says his team is confident of tackling India's spin aces Anil Kumble and Harbhajan Singh in the upcoming Test series.

Ponting upset by criticism against retiring Clarke

Ponting upset by criticism against retiring Clarke

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Ricky Ponting has expressed his disappointment over a barrage of criticism levelled against retiring captain Michael Clarke following Australia's Ashes series defeat against England.

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

'Warner should have quit after Sydney Test'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels David Warner will have it tough to fight back into the team given his barren run with the bat.