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Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Kohli's decision is personal; BCCI respects it: Ganguly

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly lauded Virat Kohli for taking the team forward in all forms of cricket during his stint as India skipper, but said his decision to quit Test captaincy was a personal one.

Ponting celebrates 100 Test wins

Ponting celebrates 100 Test wins

Rediff.com3 Sep 2011

Ricky Ponting became the first cricketer to play in 100 Test wins after Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 125 runs in the first Test.

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Langer hits out at 'bull**** politics' in Cricket Australia

Rediff.com26 May 2022

The day after quitting his job, Langer had a heated conversation with Freudenstein.

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Cricketers who broke their century drought in 2022

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.

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.'

'Australia's Ashes mind games would end up wasted'

'Australia's Ashes mind games would end up wasted'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

England captain Andrew Strauss has advised his Australian counterpart Ricky Ponting that their usual Ashes mind games would be futile this time around.

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Ponting sees Pant as 'successful' future India captain

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Two-time World Cup-winning Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has no doubt that wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be a 'successful' India captain if he is handed the responsibility in the future.

Warne offers to lend embattled Hauritz a hand

Warne offers to lend embattled Hauritz a hand

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

After using his famed digits to publicly criticise captain Ricky Ponting on Twitter during Australia's Test loss to India on Wednesday, Shane Warne has proffered them to help embattled spinner Nathan Hauritz get his groove back.

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

'I won't say it was unfair, I will say it was totally unfair'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

'Why was he was given only a one-year contract?' 'Nobody has ever asked that question and obviously nobody has answered that question.'

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.

Ponting named assistant Australia coach for T20 series

Ponting named assistant Australia coach for T20 series

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been named as an assistant to national coach Darren Lehmann for the triangular Twenty20 series against New Zealand and England next month.

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries.

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Virat Kohli's 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023 on Saturday in Delhi has fuelled the growing debate on the "dying" role of anchors in the T20 format.

Rohit is a bit laid back: Ganguly

Rohit is a bit laid back: Ganguly

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Ganguly was impressed by Rohit, who has won a record five Indian Premier League (IPL) titles for Mumbai Indians, and said he should be given a longer rope before being compared with the likes of the great MS Dhoni and Kohli.

Mumbai Indians coach Ponting's positive energy is contagious

Mumbai Indians coach Ponting's positive energy is contagious

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Mumbai's Indians' Parthiv Patel credited the team's think tank, pointing to head coach Ricky Ponting's contribution to the team's success.

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

'Ponting can beat Tendulkar's record in Tests'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

Out-of-form Ricky Ponting is facing the heat from all quarters after Australia failed to retain the Ashes from England but his former team-mate Glenn McGrath feels the Aussie skipper will beat Sachin Tendulkar for the record of maximum runs in Test cricket.

Nobody forced me to step down as Aussie captain: Ponting

Nobody forced me to step down as Aussie captain: Ponting

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has said in his soon to be released autobiography that no one had forced him to step down as Test captain but instead a number of people tried to talk him out of it.

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Did Indian batters' inexperience prove costly for DC?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh defended his side's Indian batters following their inability to resurrect the run-chase against SunRisers Hyderabad, saying the game was not lost due to their inexperience and the 198-run target was "far too many" in the end.

Kuldeep's Revenge Is Best Served Twice

Kuldeep's Revenge Is Best Served Twice

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

With 17 wickets already in his kitty this season and the purple cap well within sight, Kuldeep is enjoying his best-ever IPL season and that is credit to the amount of hard work he has put in after what he admits to reaching a point of 'failure'.

Dravid completes 9000 at No. 3

Dravid completes 9000 at No. 3

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Rahul Dravid, on Wednesday, became the second batsman in Test history to aggregate 9,000 runs while batting at No. three.

Ponting backs Australian turnaround ahead of next year's World Cup

Ponting backs Australian turnaround ahead of next year's World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Five-time World Cup winners Australia were whitewashed 5-0 by hosts England in the ODI series which concluded last month, extending their poor ODI run having won only 16 of their last 18 matches.

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Azhar backs Pant to become future India captain

Rediff.com31 Mar 2021

Azharuddin, who played 334 ODIs and 99 Tests for India, on Wednesday said he won't be surprised if selectors see Pant as an option for Indian captaincy in the near future.

Why Ponting worries for Australia going into the T20 WC

Why Ponting worries for Australia going into the T20 WC

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Ponting, who coached Delhi Capitals in the currently-suspended Indian Premier League, said one of the reasons for Australia not having a good finisher was that all of the best batsmen of the country bat in top four in Big Bash League.

Another milestone for Captain Kohli

Another milestone for Captain Kohli

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Virat Kohli achieved another rare milestone on Friday, becoming the quickest to aggregate 11,000 international runs as a captain during the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka, in Pune.

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Ponting remembers Hughes on first death anniversary

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

As the first death anniversary of former Australian batsman Phillip Hughes nears, former skipper Ricky Ponting has paid tribute to the late cricketer, saying that he misses his 'infectious personality'.

Guess who is Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach?

Guess who is Delhi Daredevils' assistant coach?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif was, on Friday, named assistant coach of Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Daredevils for the upcoming 2019 season.

Australia dismissed for 214

Australia dismissed for 214

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Ricky Ponting's woes continued as Australia were dismissed for just 214 on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba (Brisbane), on Thursday.

Jaffer picks Dhoni as skipper of his all-time ODI team

Jaffer picks Dhoni as skipper of his all-time ODI team

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Former India batsman Wasim Jaffer picked his all-time One-day International team and picked four Indian players including Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its skipper.

India have strong side for World Cup, says Dhawan

India have strong side for World Cup, says Dhawan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

India opener Shikhar Dhawan, on Tuesday, said the selectors have picked a 'very strong side' for the the ICC World Cup starting May 30 in the United Kingdom.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Ponting on shortening Test cricket

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting is against shortening of Test matches as he believes that four-day Tests might lead to more draws.

IPL: Delhi Capitals set for another pace test vs Rajasthan Royals

IPL: Delhi Capitals set for another pace test vs Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Mark Wood and Alzarri Joseph scarred the likes of Prithvi Shaw and Sarfaraz Khan in Delhi's line-up in the first two games. Now, when these talented but low on confidence willow wielders face an attack comprising Trent Boult, KM Asif and Jason Holder they will have to negotiate speeds of mid-130 kmph.

Here's what Ponting wants DC players to do against MI

Here's what Ponting wants DC players to do against MI

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Ponting said that the experienced players will have to step up for the team in the crucial match against Mumbai Indians.

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.

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Hayden ready to help solve Australia's batting woes

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Batting great Matthew Hayden is ready to help Australia solve their batting woes in the ongoing four-Test series if asked.

DC-PBKS: Turning Point: Marsh's 63

DC-PBKS: Turning Point: Marsh's 63

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Marsh stayed at the crease for more than 18 overs, which was instrumental in steering Delhi to 159/7 on a difficult pitch despite the middle order wobble.

Delhi Capitals to focus on bowlers at IPL auction

Delhi Capitals to focus on bowlers at IPL auction

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Delhi Capitals had reached the 2019 IPL semi-finals and coach Ricky Ponting believes his team was the best in the competition despite not winning the tournament.

Australian stars line up for IPL

Australian stars line up for IPL

Rediff.com28 Oct 2007

There are reports that the BCCI has signed up several Australian cricketers, including Ricky Ponting, for IPL.

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Those last 11 overs will haunt Ponting: Thomson

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Australian pace great Jeff Thomson has lashed out at skipper Ricky Ponting for failing to lead the side from the front during Ashes series which they lost to England 1-2.

Ponting left out of Australia Twenty20 squad

Ponting left out of Australia Twenty20 squad

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

Michael Clarke will take over as captain of Australia's Twenty20 team to play England after Ricky Ponting was given permission to go home after the last Ashes Test. Ponting will return to Britain to take charge for the bulk of one-day international series but the selectors wanted to give him a rest as they start blooding younger players for next year's Twenty20 World Cup in West Indies.