Ricky Ponting: News
One of the biggest proponents of the Australian way of playing cricket was one of the best batsmen to ever play the game. Tough, aggressive, and with a never-give-up attitude, Ricky Ponting took the Australian team to new heights in the first decade of the 21st century. When Ponting made his international debut in an ODI against South Africa in 1995, he was only 20 years old. His Test debut came in the same year against Sri Lanka. He did not have the best of starts as disciplinary issues meddled with his on-field performances. However, with every passing year, he matured as a player. In 2002, he became the captain of the Australian team. Ponting’s steely nerves as a batsman reflected in his captaincy as well. Under his captaincy, Australia won two consecutive World Cups. It wasn’t all rainbows and unicorns for Ponting the captain though. Australia lost three Ashes series against arch-rivals England under him. At the time of his retirement in 2012, he had scored a whopping 71 centuries in Tests and ODIs combined. Most rate him as the second-best batsman to ever play for Australia, only behind Don Bradman.
05 Jun 2025
Shubman GillShubman Gill to bat at 4 in Tests? Ponting opines
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has advised India's new Test skipper, Shubman Gill, to bat at Number 4 in the upcoming five-match Test series against England, starting June 20.
05 Jun 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS)PBKS will be back bigger and stronger: Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting, the head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), has expressed his pride in the team despite their narrow defeat in the 2025 Indian Premier League final.
27 May 2025
Shreyas IyerIPL 2025: Ricky Ponting's prediction about Priyansh Arya comes true
Punjab Kings's head coach Ricky Ponting is a proud man after his team secured a top-two finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 league stage.
27 May 2025
Yuzvendra Chahal'We treat Chahal...': Shashank Singh reflects on PBKS's culture
Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batter Shashank Singh has praised head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer for creating a culture of equality and respect in their team.
23 May 2025
Joe RootWho is fastest to complete 13,000 Test runs (by matches)?
Joe Root has rewritten the record books by becoming the fastest player to complete 13,000 Test runs in terms of matches taken.
22 May 2025
Joe RootJoe Root becomes 5th batter with 13,000 Test runs: Stats
England star batter Joe Root has unlocked a new achievement in Test cricket.
07 May 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS)PBKS coach Ricky Ponting lauds Glenn Maxwell's replacement Mitchell Owen
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Owen was signed by the Punjab Kings for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
24 Apr 2025
Shreyas IyerIPL 2025: Nehal Wadhera recalls his match-winning knock versus RCB
24-year-old cricketer Nehal Wadhera has become a key player for Punjab Kings in this year's Indian Premier League.
07 Apr 2025
Mahendra Singh DhoniRicky Ponting weighs in on MS Dhoni's future in IPL
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on MS Dhoni's future in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
02 Apr 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS)'Had no idea, brought just one kit': PBKS's Nehal Wadhera
Batter Nehal Wadhera made a surprise debut for Punjab Kings against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Stadium on April 1.
22 Mar 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS)Ricky Ponting aims to build greatest Punjab Kings team ever
Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has set an ambitious goal for his tenure.
20 Mar 2025
Shreyas IyerIPL practice match: Shreyas Iyer gears up with 85-run knock
Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer exhibited his batting brilliance with a phenomenal 85 runs off just 41 balls during an intra-squad practice match in Chandigarh ahead of the 2025 IPL season.
18 Mar 2025
Arshdeep SinghCan revamped PBKS end playoff drought in IPL 2025? Analysis
Punjab Kings (PBKS) have been a constant in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since the beginning.
14 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyRicky Ponting praises New Zealand's performance in 2025 Champions Trophy
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed New Zealand's phenomenal run in the recently concluded ICC Champions Trophy.
14 Mar 2025
Aakash ChopraAakash Chopra analyzes Punjab Kings' challenges ahead of IPL 2025
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his views on the upcoming season of IPL.
14 Mar 2025
Axar PatelRicky Ponting hails India's all-rounders after Champions Trophy victory
Former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting has lauded India's all-rounders - Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya - for their phenomenal show in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
13 Mar 2025
New Zealand Cricket TeamRicky Ponting predicts imminent ICC white-ball title for New Zealand
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes New Zealand's wait for an ICC white-ball title will soon come to an end.
12 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyPonting believes Rohit's retirement delay is driven by unfinished business
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on Indian captain Rohit Sharma's recent decision to not retire from One Day Internationals (ODIs).
11 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyShreyas Iyer embraces 'silent hero' tag after Champions Trophy triumph
In the wake of India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph on March 9, captain Rohit Sharma hailed Shreyas Iyer as the team's "silent hero."
10 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyThese captains received POTM award in ICC tournament finals (ODIs)
Rohit Sharma hammered a match-winning half-century against New Zealand in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai.
05 Mar 2025
Virat KohliPresenting players with most catches as a fielder in ODIs
India defeated Australia by four wickets in the first semi-final of the 2025 Champions Trophy, driven by Mohammed Shami's three-fer (3/48) and Virat Kohli's (84 off 98 balls) brilliant half-century.
05 Mar 2025
ICC Champions TrophyDecoding players with most 50-plus scores in ICC ODI tournaments
During India's semi-final win over Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy, Virat Kohli smashed his 74th ODI fifty.
04 Mar 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith registers second-highest Champions Trophy score by Australian captain
Australian batter Steve Smith has completed his 35th half-century in ODI cricket.
04 Mar 2025
Sachin TendulkarRevisiting India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in 2003 WC final
India and Australia have been involved in some enthralling cricket matches in the past.
26 Feb 2025
Pat CumminsChampions Trophy: Ponting impressed by Australia's journey without key pacers
Former Australia captain and ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting lauded the team's resilience in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy.
26 Feb 2025
Virat KohliRicky Ponting hails Virat Kohli as 'best 50-over player'
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as the "best 50-over player" he has ever seen.
25 Feb 2025
ICC Champions TrophyOldest players with centuries in Champions Trophy history
Indian legend Virat Kohli slammed his record-extending 51st ODI century during the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter against Pakistan in Dubai.
24 Feb 2025
Mahela JayawardeneA look at players with 150-plus catches in ODI cricket
Fielding is one of the most important aspects of cricket, sometimes even deciding the fate of matches.
23 Feb 2025
Virat KohliVirat Kohli becomes third-highest run-scorer across formats, surpasses Ricky Ponting
Star Indian batter Virat Kohli has broken Ricky Ponting's record of 27,483 runs in international cricket. With this, he has become the third-highest run-scorer across formats.
23 Feb 2025
Virat KohliVirat Kohli surpasses Azharuddin to become India's top ODI fielder
Legend Virat Kohli has created history by becoming India's most successful fielder in ODI cricket.
21 Feb 2025
Indian Cricket TeamFastest batters to reach 11,000 runs in ODI cricket (innings)
India have started their 2025 ICC Champions Trophy campaign with a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in Dubai.
19 Feb 2025
Arshdeep SinghChampions Trophy: Ricky Ponting identifies Arshdeep as Bumrah's best replacement
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh as the perfect replacement for Jasprit Bumrah in the upcoming Champions Trophy.
15 Feb 2025
Shreyas IyerPriyansh Arya shares Suryakumar Yadav's inspiring message post record-breaking feat
Punjab Kings's rising star Priyansh Arya has shared an inspiring message from India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.
10 Feb 2025
Marylebone Cricket ClubGavaskar urges MCC to include Dravid, Ponting in law-making process
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has demanded former international players be inducted into the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of cricket's laws.
09 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches
Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.
09 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamNathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut
Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.
07 Feb 2025
Alex Carey2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka
Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
07 Feb 2025
Shreyas IyerPonting surprised by Shreyas Iyer's absence from Indian cricket team
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting expressed surprise over Shreyas Iyer's absence from the Indian team in recent years.
07 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton
Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
07 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details
Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.
06 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)
Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.
06 Feb 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS)IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting names three non-negotiable picks for PBKS
Newly appointed head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), Ricky Ponting, named three players he wanted to bring in for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
05 Feb 2025
Ravi Shastri'A different rivalry': Ravi Shastri on India-Pakistan matches
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has given his take on the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan in international cricket. His remarks come just before the much-awaited clash at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
05 Feb 2025
Jasprit BumrahChampions Trophy: Shastri predicts India's prospects amidst Bumrah's potential absence
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has raised concerns about India's chances in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy as a result of Jasprit Bumrah's injury.
05 Feb 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)PBKS coach Ricky Ponting sets news rules ahead of season
Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), has set new rules ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
04 Feb 2025
Jacques KallisRicky Ponting hails Jacques Kallis as 'best cricketer ever'
Legendary Australian cricketer and former captain Ricky Ponting has named ex-South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the "best cricketer to ever play."
02 Feb 2025
Ravi ShastriChampions Trophy: Ponting, Shastri predict India vs Australia final
Cricket legends Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri have backed India and Australia as the top contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy final.
29 Jan 2025
Steve SmithPonting hails Steve Smith as 'best player' of current generation
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Steve Smith as the greatest player of his generation.
29 Jan 2025
Steve SmithDecoding the fastest batters to 10,000 runs in Tests (innings)
On January 29, 2025, Australian cricket team stalwart, Steve Smith, entered record books.
29 Jan 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketSam Konstas responds positively after being dropped from SL Test
19-year-old Australian cricket sensation, Sam Konstas, reacted positively after being dropped from the opening game of the Sri Lanka Test series.
25 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipRicky Ponting backs Australian youngster to shine in SL Tests
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed Sam Konstas to open in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
24 Jan 2025
Travis HeadRicky Ponting backs Sam Konstas as opener for SL tour
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the opener's spot in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
10 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketRicky Ponting questions Sam Konstas's Test future despite impressive debut
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has raised doubts over Sam Konstas's longevity as a Test opener.
09 Jan 2025
Virat KohliRicky Ponting advises Virat Kohli to take a break
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has advised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to take a break from the sport.
07 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketRicky Ponting discusses BGT's popularity in comparision to Ashes
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has set a new benchmark in the history of Australian cricket, drawing the highest crowd for a non-Ashes series.
07 Jan 2025
BCCIShastri, Ponting question BCCI over Shami's absence in Australia Tests
Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have voiced their concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to not include Mohammed Shami in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar series.
06 Jan 2025
Jasprit BumrahRicky Ponting lauds Jasprit Bumrah's stellar show in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has showered high praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
30 Dec 2024
Sunil GavaskarGavaskar lambasts third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal
Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has voiced his displeasure at the third umpire's decision to adjudge Yashasvi Jaiswal out on the fifth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
27 Dec 2024
Steven SmithBatters with most centuries against India in Test cricket
Australian batter Steven Smith slammed a century on Day 2 of the 4th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG.
26 Dec 2024
Virat Kohli'Virat Kohli instigated confrontation with Konstas': Ricky Ponting
Former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, has blamed India's Virat Kohli for the entire shoulder-barge incident at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day.
26 Dec 2024
Steve SmithSteve Smith shines in MCG Test, joins elite club
Australian batter Steve Smith has written his name next to Don Bradman in an elite list of batters who have scored 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
26 Dec 2024
International Cricket Council (ICC)Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli's participation in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney hangs in the balance, after colliding with Australian debutant Sam Konstas.
25 Dec 2024
Shubman GillRicky Ponting offers advice to Shubman Gill amid poor form
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has given a piece of advice to Indian opener Shubman Gill.
21 Dec 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer sets sights on title with PBKS
Newly acquired Punjab Kings (PBKS) player Shreyas Iyer has set his eyes on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title for his new team.
17 Dec 2024
Test CricketJoe Root equals Ricky Ponting's unique Test record: Details
Former England Test captain Joe Root has reached a major milestone in the longest format.
16 Dec 2024
Prithvi Shaw'Work ethics key' - Shreyas Iyer on Prithvi Shaw's struggles
Prithvi Shaw, the cricket prodigy who once promised so much, is going through a rough patch in his career.
16 Dec 2024
Daryl MitchellDaryl Mitchell accomplishes 2,000 Test runs with 60 versus England
England have a daunting task at hand in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
16 Dec 2024
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson becomes third-fastest to score 33 Test centuries
New Zealand cricket team's star batter Kane Williamson has scored his 33rd Test century.
14 Dec 2024
Rohit SharmaBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting predicts 'even contest' in Gabba Test
Former Australian cricket team captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Australia's chances against India in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.
