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Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for World Cup

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

The 44-year-old Ponting will work with Australia's batsmen for the May 30-July 14 tournament, with current batting coach Graeme Hick preparing the side for the Ashes tour in England, starting in August.

'It was a mistake to not let Ashwin complete full quota'

'It was a mistake to not let Ashwin complete full quota'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Stoinis conceded 15 runs which included three fours, taking RR from 58/5 to 73/5 to effectively shift the momentum.

Tim Paine takes 'indefinite mental health break'

Tim Paine takes 'indefinite mental health break'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Tim Paine is stepping away from cricket for an "indefinite mental health break", his manager said on Friday, leaving Australia's Ashes preparations in disarray a week after the wicketkeeper's resignation from the captaincy.

Ponting picks Kohli as captain of his Test team of the decade

Ponting picks Kohli as captain of his Test team of the decade

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Ricky Ponting picked India skipper Virat Kohli to lead his all-star Test team of the decade

PIX: Look who all are back in the nets for Delhi Capitals

PIX: Look who all are back in the nets for Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals star players Rishab Pant, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane have started their preparations for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Harbhajan was captain's delight, says Sourav Ganguly

Harbhajan was captain's delight, says Sourav Ganguly

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Sourav Ganguly congratulated just-retired Harbhajan Singh on a glorious career

Hope Axar, Ashwin have left some wickets for IPL: Ponting

Hope Axar, Ashwin have left some wickets for IPL: Ponting

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

An excited Ricky Ponting said he can't wait to get working with Delhi Capitals trio Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant in the IPL later this year after the trio's match-winning performances for India in the recent-concluded four-match Test series against England.

IPL: Rishabh Pant named Delhi Capitals' skipper

IPL: Rishabh Pant named Delhi Capitals' skipper

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Pant will step for the injured Shreyas Iyer, who hurt his left shoulder during the recently concluded India-England ODI series.

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Sachin Tendulkar takes up coaching role

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

According to Cricket Australia, Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies bowling great Courtney Walsh will coach the star-studded Ricky Ponting XI and Shane Warne XI teams in a charity cricket match

When Shaw defied head coach Ponting in IPL 2020...

When Shaw defied head coach Ponting in IPL 2020...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting revealed that Prithvi Shaw refused to listen to his advice to bat in the nets after he hit a bad patch in the IPL last year.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Rahane fine if BCCI says no families at IPL

Rahane fine if BCCI says no families at IPL

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

Wants to take his T20 game forward at Delhi Capitals.

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.

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Wishes pour in for birthday boy Kohli

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

The Delhi-born batter is the most successful Indian skipper in Test cricket when it comes to the number of wins. Under his 65-match stint as captain, India have won 38 matches with remarkable Test series victories in foreign soils as well.

How Delhi Capitals are planning for IPL auction...

How Delhi Capitals are planning for IPL auction...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Delhi Capitals will look to find back-up players during Thursday's mini-auction in order to build a suitable bench-strength going into the upcoming 14th edition of Indian Premier League, said assistant coach Mohammed Kaif.

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

'IPL can lift the spirits of the country'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Talking about the 2019 season, when the team reached the playoffs after a long gap, Parth Jindal gave credit to the Ricky Ponting-Sourav Ganguly duo that was at the helm of affairs.

AFC Cup: ATK Bagan down Bengaluru in opener

AFC Cup: ATK Bagan down Bengaluru in opener

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

ATK MB's first real opportunity of the game came midway through the first half when Boumous broke free on a counter-attack, shrugged off a challenge from Wangjam and managed to get a shot on target. Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, however, got a strong hand to the strike and parried away.

Enjoy opening but open to finisher's role, says Delhi batsman Rahane

Enjoy opening but open to finisher's role, says Delhi batsman Rahane

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajinkya Rahane said he enjoys opening the batting in the shortest format but he is also ready to explore a potential "finisher's role" with Delhi Capitals having several options at the top of the order during the upcoming Indian Premier League in the UAE.

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Sachin Tendulkar voted 'Greatest Men's Test Batsman' of 21st century

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

This is a huge honour for Tendulkar, who retired from international cricket eight years ago in 2013

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rohit takes dig at ICC after 'best pull shot poll' tweet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

India's swashbuckling opener Rohit Sharma took a dig at the ICC on Sunday after his name did not feature in a poll, initiated by the apex body, on who has got the best pull shot in international cricket.

Stoinis on how Delhi can beat Mumbai in IPL final

Stoinis on how Delhi can beat Mumbai in IPL final

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

After registering a 17-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League on Saturday, Delhi Capitals all-rounder Marcus Stoinis said they now have the belief to upset the mighty Mumbai Indians in Tuesday's final.

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

With Kohli stepping down, Dravid faces tricky task of transition

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Only Graeme Smith, Ricky Ponting, and Steve Waugh have won more matches than Kohli as captain in Test cricket.

COVID-19: Gibbs to auction record-chasing bat

COVID-19: Gibbs to auction record-chasing bat

Rediff.com1 May 2020

South Africa had chased down Australia's mammoth 434 for four with one ball and one wicket remaining in the series-deciding fifth ODI.

SA pacer Nortje hails Pant's understanding of the game

SA pacer Nortje hails Pant's understanding of the game

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

South African speedster Anrich Nortje is impressed by the Delhi Capitals skipper's Rishabh Pant's match-reading skills and ability to project what's in the offing.

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Aussie IPL stars return home; CA 'grateful' to BCCI

Rediff.com17 May 2021

They will all be spending two weeks in a Sydney hotel for the mandatory quarantine.

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Kohli fastest to 5000 Test runs as captain

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Kohli is the sixth captain to reach the 5000-run mark.

'Ponting knows how to bring out the best in everyone'

'Ponting knows how to bring out the best in everyone'

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Ricky Ponting was the coach of Mumbai Indians for three seasons and Rohit Sharma spent a lot of time with the former Australian skipper.

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Ranji roundup: Krishna's six puts Karnataka in control

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A roundup of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches on Friday.

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar praises captain Iyer

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar praises captain Iyer

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Delhi Capitals spinner Axar Patel has credited captain Shreyas Iyer for helping him adjust to his new IPL team smoothly after spending half-a-decade with Kings XI Punjab. The 26-year-old was picked up by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2019 Players' Auction for Rs 5 crore and picked up 10 wickets apart from scoring 110 runs in his first season.

Monkeygate was lowest point of my captaincy: Ponting

Monkeygate was lowest point of my captaincy: Ponting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The scandal unfolded when senior Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh was charged with racially abusing Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds during the second Test at Sydney. The incident created a lot of bitterness between the two teams with India threatening to pull out of the tour before the ICC intervened.

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.

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after Capitol violence

US deputy NSA, WH dy press secy resign after Capitol violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

'As someone who worked in the halls of Congress, I was deeply disturbed by what I saw today,

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Kohli better than Tendulkar, Lara, Ponting: Vaughan

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

Former England captain Michael Vaughan believes India captain Virat Kohli is a better batsman across the three formats than legends such as Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting.

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.

'Dhoni had the look in his eyes and said 'I will go''

'Dhoni had the look in his eyes and said 'I will go''

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was awestruck by Mahendra Singh Dhoni's cool demeanour under pressure, describing the legendary Chennai Super Kings skipper as one of the greatest finishers of the game.

It's time to lift trophy, says Ponting

It's time to lift trophy, says Ponting

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Ponting said the way DC played they deserve to be in the title clash this season.

How Delhi Capitals bounced back to seal playoffs slot

How Delhi Capitals bounced back to seal playoffs slot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting says losing four matches on the trot before bouncing back in the last league match of IPL was the 'hardest thing' to endure, but maintaining confidence of the players during the barren run did the trick.

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Ponting backs Ashwin on Mankading, wants batsman penalised

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Delhi Capitals senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin spoke to head coach Ricky Ponting on the controversial issue of 'Mankading' in which the bowler runs out the batsman at the non-striker's end if he sets off for a run before the ball is bowled.

It's ROOT again all the way!

It's ROOT again all the way!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from Day 2 of the India-England Test at Leeds.