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IPL: What Delhi must do after 'being blown out of the park'

IPL: What Delhi must do after 'being blown out of the park'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting feels his team needs to improve in all aspects of the game after its third defeat in five games in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

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.

Kohli beats Sachin, fastest to 11,000 ODI runs

Kohli beats Sachin, fastest to 11,000 ODI runs

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Kohli reached the 11,000 mark in 222 innings -- beating the previous record held by compatriot Sachin Tendulkar who took 276 innings to rack up that total.

'Hungry' Kohli can go past Tendulkar: Ponting

'Hungry' Kohli can go past Tendulkar: Ponting

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

In the course of his century, Kohli equalled Ponting's feat of 71 tons. Kohli has now only one name on the list of most centuries above him -- Tendulkar.

Ponting trials new bat in first Test

Ponting trials new bat in first Test

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

The new "Ricky Ponting Kahuna" was developed for the start of the Test series on Thursday.

'What sets Dhoni apart is that he is a true leader'

'What sets Dhoni apart is that he is a true leader'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

He has played most of his cricket under Mahendra Singh Dhoni and pacer Mohit Sharma says the revered former India skipper is a true leader who does not back off when it comes to taking responsibility in challenging times. The 31-year-old pacer has played under Dhoni both at Chennai Super Kings and the Indian team. He was to play for Delhi Capitals in the IPL this season but the lockdown has postponed the league indefinitely.

Hogg bats for Shaw to play 2nd Test

Hogg bats for Shaw to play 2nd Test

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

His technique against swing bowling has also come under scrutiny with a few greats of the game, including Sunil Gavaskar and Ricky Ponting, calling for his ouster from the team.

Delhi Capitals have the players to win IPL title, says Kaif

Delhi Capitals have the players to win IPL title, says Kaif

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals' assistant coach Mohammad Kaif, who attended his first practice session with the team at the Cricket Club of India in Mumbai on Saturday, expressed that the franchise is aiming for nothing short of winning the title in IPL 2021.

Tenacious Tasmanian

Tenacious Tasmanian

Rediff.com4 May 2005

His open style of leadership has fetched Australia 10 victories in 13 Tests he has led the team.

Bumrah doesn't want to chase captaincy

Bumrah doesn't want to chase captaincy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Bumrah said he doesn't go around looking for 'post' but will 'never shy away' from the responsibility of leading a team if given

The 'positive' force behind Mumbai Indians

The 'positive' force behind Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Ricky Ponting's positive attitude and calm demeanour played a huge part in keeping the team together.

IPL: Nepal's Lamichchane learning the tricks of the trade

IPL: Nepal's Lamichchane learning the tricks of the trade

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

Sandeep Lamichhane's is a lovely little story of a boy stepping into man's world with a dream in his eyes and desire to see his tiny nation on the global cricketing map.

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.

Ashes: 'England bowlers must be braver in third Test'

Ashes: 'England bowlers must be braver in third Test'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Captain Joe Root has denied trying to heap the blame on his bowlers for England's poor start to the Ashes series but insists they must be braver with the length of their bowling in the now crucial third Test.

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Spin the key for Australia at World Cup, says Ponting

Rediff.com23 May 2019

Former skipper Ricky Ponting believes defending champion Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their success in the upcoming 2019 World Cup.

Ponting backs Kohli's month-long break from cricket

Ponting backs Kohli's month-long break from cricket

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Coming back after a month-long break from cricket, Kohli scored a 34-ball 35 against the arch-rivals.

'Kohli in the right space after a month off cricket'

'Kohli in the right space after a month off cricket'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes it was important that Virat Kohli took an extended break to reset himself.

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Next England coach: Langer emerges as top contender

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Retired players disgusted at Langer treatment as England job possibly looms

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.

Tendulkar only Indian in Clarke's best Test XI

Tendulkar only Indian in Clarke's best Test XI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Legendary spinner Shane Warne and South Africa's Dale Steyn have been named alongside one another by former Australian skipper Michael Clarke in his best ever Test side.

Easter dinner caused Covid outbreak in Delhi Capitals camp?

Easter dinner caused Covid outbreak in Delhi Capitals camp?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

It is being asked why a lot of foreign players were having a team dinner for Easter celebrations despite Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart testing positive.

New joinee Smith hopes to guide Delhi to IPL title

New joinee Smith hopes to guide Delhi to IPL title

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Australian superstar and World Cup-winning player Steve Smith, who was acquired by the Delhi Capitals for Rs 2.2 crore at the IPL 2021 Auction in Chennai on Thursday, expressed his excitement of playing for the Delhi franchise in this year's IPL.

Smith excited to be back at Rajasthan Royals

Smith excited to be back at Rajasthan Royals

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

Australian captain Steve Smith is delighted to be back at Rajasthan Royals for the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Was disappointed when I didn't get to play, says Rahane

Was disappointed when I didn't get to play, says Rahane

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Ajinkya Rahane played only six games for Delhi Capitals in the 13th edition of IPL.

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Gavaskar likens 'phenomenal' Kohli to Miandad

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Kohli holds the record for most Test appearances as India Test captain (68) and he also holds the record for most Test wins by an Indian captain (40). Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

Which World Cup win is Ponting thinking about?

Which World Cup win is Ponting thinking about?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Ricky Ponting said that Australia winning the World Cup was the highlight of his career

Ponting predicts winner of India vs Pak clash

Ponting predicts winner of India vs Pak clash

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

Ponting feels that fans and players have been starved of this brilliant rivalry between two Asian giants.

Leave Test cricket alone, says Botham

Leave Test cricket alone, says Botham

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Botham is the latest among the illustrious bandwagon of cricketers led by current India captain Virat Kohli, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and Australian master batsman Ricky Ponting who have spoken against the proposed change for the 2023-2031 cycle.

Ponting has India panting

Ponting has India panting

Rediff.com12 Dec 2003

Pujara unmoved by criticism of stubborn style

Pujara unmoved by criticism of stubborn style

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was critical of Pujara's strike rate during the third Test in Sydney but the Test specialist was unmoved.

Alastair Cook joins 12,000-run club in Tests

Alastair Cook joins 12,000-run club in Tests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

Cook becomes sixth batsman to score 12,000 Test runs

Star Performer: Stoinis shines with bat and ball

Star Performer: Stoinis shines with bat and ball

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

In three of Delhi's five wins this season, Marcus Stoinis has been the game-changer with the bat and ball.

How Delhi Capitals have risen to the top

How Delhi Capitals have risen to the top

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Opener Prithvi Shaw credited the likes of Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting for guiding the team to a commanding position in the ongoing Indian Premier League.

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Paceman Hazlewood echoes Ponting concerns over bat sizes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has voiced his support to Ricky Ponting's suggestion that restrictions must be imposed on bat sizes in test cricket to negate an unfair advantage for the men at the crease.

Dravid lone Indian in Sangakkara's XI

Dravid lone Indian in Sangakkara's XI

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Iconic batsman Sachin Tendulkar did not find a place in Kumar Sangakkara's list of all-time XI while Rahul Dravid was the lone Indian in the team selected by the former Sri Lankan skipper.

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

Bond joins Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 8

Bond joins Mumbai Indians as bowling coach for IPL 8

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Former New Zealand fast bowler Shane Bond was on Friday appointed as the bowling coach of Mumbai Indians for the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League later this year.

'Had good momentum in the first half, have to start afresh'

'Had good momentum in the first half, have to start afresh'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

Having kick-started their preparations for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021, Delhi Capitals is looking to make a fresh start for the final phase of the season, which is scheduled to begin from September 19 in UAE.

Will try my best to lead Delhi Capitals to IPL title, says Pant

Will try my best to lead Delhi Capitals to IPL title, says Pant

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant said on Tuesday that he is excited to lead the Delhi Capitals in IPL 2021 and looking forward to making the most of the opportunity.

Aus team culture criticism 'blown out of proportion': Ponting

Aus team culture criticism 'blown out of proportion': Ponting

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Cricket Australia (CA) has slapped 12-month bans on Steve Smith and David Warner, while suspending Cameron Bancroft, who was caught using a piece of sandpaper on the ball in the Cape Town Test, for nine months following the controversy which rocked cricket in Australia.