'He is the best coach I've ever met': Ishant Sharma hails Ricky Ponting
4 years, 10 months ago

'He is the best coach I've ever met': Ishant Sharma hails Ricky Ponting

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Indian bowler Ishant Sharma heaped praise on Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting, going to the extent of calling him 'the best coach' he has ever met. Ponting has been Ishant's rival during the former's playing days and the Indian bowler has often troubled the Australian great in Test cricket. I was almost feeling like a debutant walking into the camp the first day, but he gave me a lot of confidence since the first day I arrived at the Delhi Capitals' camp," said Ishant. Speaking of the time when he got the better of the Australian legend, in 2008, Ishant said, "People still talk and ask me about the Perth Test, and the spell I bowled to him.

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Rohit Sharma said 'No, you can't do this to me'. Ponting replied 'Dude, if I am playing…', left superstar aura behind
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Rohit Sharma said 'No, you can't do this to me'. Ponting replied 'Dude, if I am playing…', left superstar aura behind

Hindustan Times  

Between 2008 and 2012, Mumbai Indians had zero IPL titles for their effort. Since taking over as captain from Ricky Ponting in the middle of the IPL 2013 season, neither Rohit nor the franchise has looked back. Ricky Ponting with Rohit Sharma during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Over the next 10 years, MI became the team everyone wanted to beat. MI …

Ricky Ponting reveals 'desperate' reason for linking up with Shreyas Iyer again: 'At Delhi Capitals we...'
1 week, 2 days ago

Ricky Ponting reveals 'desperate' reason for linking up with Shreyas Iyer again: 'At Delhi Capitals we...'

Hindustan Times  

Punjab Kings made a couple of big splashes in the months between the 2024 and 2025 seasons of the Indian Premier League. They first signed Australia legend and renowned T20 coach Ricky Ponting as their head coach. This reunited Iyer, who has been captain of the Kings, with Ponting; the pair had worked together with the Delhi Capitals earlier. Shreyas …

Ricky Ponting terms Shubman Gill as a ‘very driven’ person
1 month ago

Ricky Ponting terms Shubman Gill as a ‘very driven’ person

The Hindu  

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting termed opener Shubman Gill who understands his path and marked him as the future captain of India. He seems like a very driven guy who wants to be the best that he possibly can be with batting and also as far as leadership's concerned,” Ponting told ICC Review. ‘Gill’s ODI success will reflect in Test …

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma 'opting out' of SCG Test surprises Ricky Ponting

India Today  

The decision of Rohit Sharma to 'opt out' of the final Border Gavaskar Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground SCG has drawn reactions from cricketing circles, including Australian great Ricky Ponting. The chat’s been for the last couple of days that everyone expected Rohit would not play this game, that Shubman Gill would come back in, and that …

Ricky Ponting unfazed by India's Gabba heroics, backs Australia to win 3rd Test: 'I'll back recent form up there...'
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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting unfazed by India's Gabba heroics, backs Australia to win 3rd Test: 'I'll back recent form up there...'

Hindustan Times  

Ricky Ponting is one of the most highly-respected voices when it comes to expertise in cricket, and the former Australian captain delivered his verdict regarding who he thinks will take home the honours in the third match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane. I still think Australia will win.” India started off strongly in the series with …

'Don't think you can call him a great yet': Ponting's unexpected take on Travis Head as he compares him to Gilchrist
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Don't think you can call him a great yet': Ponting's unexpected take on Travis Head as he compares him to Gilchrist

Hindustan Times  

Australia batter Travis Head is turning out to be India's Achilles Heel, across all formats of the game. Ponting likens Head to Gilchrist Travis Head is proving to be a big-time tormentor for India as in the last 18 months, he scored a magnificent 163 in the ICC World Test Championship Final in 2023 and a match-winning 137 in the …

Ricky Ponting hails England's budding talent as best Test batter in world cricket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting hails England's budding talent as best Test batter in world cricket

India TV News  

Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on England's Harry Brook who has dethroned Joe Root as the number one Test batter in the world. Ponting hailed Brook as the best Test batter in world cricket and heaped praise on him for his outstanding success away from home. Brook's red-hot form has helped him dethrone his compatriot and teammate Joe Root as …

‘Hit Him Back Over His Head’: Ricky Ponting Shares Cheeky Strategy To Counter Indian Pacer Jasprit Bumrah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Hit Him Back Over His Head’: Ricky Ponting Shares Cheeky Strategy To Counter Indian Pacer Jasprit Bumrah

ABP News  

Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain and one of the legends of cricket, provided batters the mantra to tackle Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah, hailed by many as world’s best fast bowler currently, led India to a famous 295-run victory over Australia in the 1st IND vs AUS Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. On the ICC Review, Ricky …

Centurion Virat Kohli repays Gautam Gambhir's faith after Ricky Ponting jibe
4 months ago

Centurion Virat Kohli repays Gautam Gambhir's faith after Ricky Ponting jibe

India Today  

"I just want to contribute to the team’s cause, I am not a guy who wants to hang around just for the sake of it," Kohli told the broadcasters after hitting his record 30th Test hundred. He managed to repay the faith showcased in him by Team India's head coach Gautam Gambhir with a record 30th Test ton on Day …

'Sourav Ganguly stood up against Warner-influenced Ponting in DC...': Kaif exposes Aussie legend in warning to PBKS
4 months, 1 week ago

'Sourav Ganguly stood up against Warner-influenced Ponting in DC...': Kaif exposes Aussie legend in warning to PBKS

Hindustan Times  

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, on Monday, exposed Australia legend Ricky Ponting's coaching style as he opened up on his partnership with him at Delhi Capitals. Kaif revealed how Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly played a major role in Delhi's run to the final in 2020, and said that Ponting's biggest regret in his seven-year tenure as head coach would …

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024

Live Mint  

Former Australia captain Tim Paine has taken a dig at Gautam Gambhir ahead of the 2024 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, even going as far as to call him “India’s biggest problem.” Paine, however, praised former India head coach Ravi Shastri for guiding the team to consecutive series victories in Australia. Ponting had raised concerns over the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat …

Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting: Australia great says India coach is frightened
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting: Australia great says India coach is frightened

India Today  

The war of words between Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting continues with the Australia great saying that the India coach is frightened ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The comments didn't sit well with Gambhir and the India coach would lay into the Australia great by saying what he had to do with Indian cricket. Speaking on the podcast show 'The …

Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli

The Hindu  

Responding to Gautam Gambhir’s jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a “prickly character” and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig at the batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged lean patch. Ponting, in an interview to ICC, had said that …

He's a prickly character: Ponting responds to Gambhir's jibe, says he never took dig at Kohli
4 months, 2 weeks ago

He's a prickly character: Ponting responds to Gambhir's jibe, says he never took dig at Kohli

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Responding to Gautam Gambhir's jibe at him, former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said the India head coach was a "prickly character" and insisted that his comments on Virat Kohli should not be construed as a dig on the star batter, who himself would be worried about his prolonged lean patch. he's quite a prickly character, so I'm …

Ponting labels Gambhir a 'prickly character' after Team India coach questions his Kohli comments
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ponting labels Gambhir a 'prickly character' after Team India coach questions his Kohli comments

Firstpost  

War of words breaks out between Ricky Ponting and Gautam Gambhir as former Australia captain labels Team India coach a ‘prickly character’ after his comments on Virat Kohli was questioned. Recently, Ponting while analysing Virat Kohli’s form ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy questioned the lack of centuries from the star batter in Test cricket in the last five years. “I …

‘Keep him away from such duties’: Sanjay Manjrekar advises BCCI to never send Gautam Gambhir for pressers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Keep him away from such duties’: Sanjay Manjrekar advises BCCI to never send Gautam Gambhir for pressers

Live Mint  

Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir stood tall and held his ground with his fierce approach while defending senior players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli at a press conference in Mumbai ahead of the Border Gavaskar Test series. Answering a question on legendary Australian skipper Ricky Point's remarks on Kohli and Sharma, Gambhir had said, “What does Ponting …

Ponting should be concerned about Australian cricket, not India's: Gautam Gambhir
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ponting should be concerned about Australian cricket, not India's: Gautam Gambhir

The Hindu  

Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday fired a shot back at Ricky Ponting for questioning Virat Kohli’s form and place in the Indian team, saying the Australian legend should only be concerned about cricket in his country. Ponting had recently said Kohli’s form is a concern, given the Indian batter has scored only two Test centuries in last five years …

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form

The Hindu  

India’s head coach, Gautam Gambhir, hit out at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, who recently questioned the form of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. “What does Ricky Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?” Gambhir said on Monday, ahead of the team’s departure to Australia. I have no concerns regarding Virat and Rohit…” Watch the full press conference here: In …

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'

Firstpost  

Gambhir hits out at Ponting who recently remarked that, barring Kohli, no other batter would have survived in a national team despite scoring just two Test hundreds in five years. Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit out at Ricky Ponting while defending star batter Virat Kohli ahead of the five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. The former Australia captain …

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting after comments on Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma: ’Think about Australian cricket’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting after comments on Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma: ’Think about Australian cricket’

Live Mint  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has hit back at Ricky Ponting for his comments on the current form of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. I think he should think about Australian cricket and more importantly have got no concerns whatsoever for Virat and Rohit. They've achieved a lot for Indian cricket and they will continue to achieve a lot in …

'What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir fires back at Aussie great for his comments on Virat Kohli
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

'What does Ponting have to do with Indian cricket?': Gambhir fires back at Aussie great for his comments on Virat Kohli

Hindustan Times  

Gautam Gambhir has not taken Ricky Ponting's criticism of Virat Kohli lightly, questioning the former Australian captain's credentials to raise fingers at something that isn't his to worry about. Gambhir, the head coach of the Indian team, quashed Ponting's concerns and backed the under-fire duo of Kohli and Rohit Sharma, saying they continue to be hungry as always. At 36 …

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: Indian Coach Fires Shots At Ricky Ponting, Asks Him To...
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: Indian Coach Fires Shots At Ricky Ponting, Asks Him To...

ABP News  

Gautam Gambhir Press Conference: Indian Cricket Team head coach, Gautam Gambhir, has addressed the media during the Pre-Departure Press Conference on Monday, November 11, and during the press conference, the World Cup winner has fired shots at Australia legend Ricky Ponting. Gautam Gambhir's stern reply has come in the aftermath of Ricky Ponting's latest comments on Virat Kohli, as India …

'What does he have to do with our cricket?' - India head coach takes a dig at Ponting for comment on Kohli
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

'What does he have to do with our cricket?' - India head coach takes a dig at Ponting for comment on Kohli

India TV News  

The first batch of India's Test squad departed for Australia on Sunday and the second batch, reportedly sans Rohit Sharma, will fly out of India today in the afternoon. One of the questions asked was about Ricky Ponting's statement on Virat Kohli's poor form in Test cricket and the 43-year-old responded in style taking a dig at the former Australia …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gautam Gambhir hits out at Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli criticism
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Gautam Gambhir hits out at Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli criticism

India Today  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed senior batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after criticism from the former Australia captain Ricky Ponting. Notably, Ponting recently commented on Kohli's form saying that any other player wouldn't have survived in the team had he scored just two hundreds in five years. The India head coach said that Ponting has got nothing …

Ponting should be concerned about Australian cricket, not India's: Gambhir
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ponting should be concerned about Australian cricket, not India's: Gambhir

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Head coach Gautam Gambhir on Monday fired a shot back at Ricky Ponting for questioning Virat Kohli's form and place in Indian team, saying the Australian legend should only be concerned about cricket in his country. Ponting had recently said Kohli's form is a concern, given the Indian batter has scored only two Test centuries in last five years …

Australia vs India: Ponting backs Bumrah to step up as captain in Rohit's absence
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia vs India: Ponting backs Bumrah to step up as captain in Rohit's absence

India Today  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has voiced confidence in Jasprit Bumrah's ability to handle the dual responsibilities of pace spearhead and skipper if Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Drawing a parallel with Pat Cummins, Australia's current Test captain, Ponting noted the unique challenges fast bowlers face as captains, including striking a balance in managing their …

India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : In a candid assessment of India's performance in the recent Test series against New Zealand, two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting pinpointed a significant issue, Indian batters' collective struggle against quality spin bowling. India's vulnerability against quality spin bowling exposed: Ricky Ponting "I think the one thing it does probably say is it's really starting to highlight …

Ricky Ponting's no-nonsense take on India's struggle against spin: 'Maybe it's the IPL'
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting's no-nonsense take on India's struggle against spin: 'Maybe it's the IPL'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting is in agreement with the notion that Indian batters struggle against spin. Ricky Ponting agrees that the vulnerability of India batters against spinners, brought their downfall in the series against the Kiwis. Ricky Ponting The former Australia World Cup-winning captain also feels that the tendency of Indian batters to play in an aggressive manner might …

Ricky Ponting's Delhi Capitals desire to be fulfilled at Punjab Kings: 'He was trying to get me...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting's Delhi Capitals desire to be fulfilled at Punjab Kings: 'He was trying to get me...'

Hindustan Times  

Ricky Ponting is set to take charge as head coach of the Punjab Kings in the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League and it looks like one of his unfulfilled desires at Delhi Capitals would come true as soon as he joins the team. Ricky Ponting was head coach of DC for seven years Prabhsimran was one of just …

The Best of India in Australia, Part 3: Ishant Sharma’s spell to Ricky Ponting
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Best of India in Australia, Part 3: Ishant Sharma’s spell to Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

The 2008 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the tour of Australia is one of the most memorable for a generation of Indian cricket fans. Indian players celebrate Ishant Sharma's dismissal of Ricky Ponting at the WACA, 2008. Ishant Sharma, long-haired and all of 19 years old, had already taken the crucial middle-order wickets of Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke in the first …

Ponting joins Punjab Kings as head coach on four-year contract
6 months, 1 week ago

Ponting joins Punjab Kings as head coach on four-year contract

The Hindu  

Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Wednesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch to Punjab Kings from Delhi Capitals, a team he was part of for seven years. Punjab's sole final appearance came way back in 2014 and they are one team which …

Ricky Ponting joins Punjab Kings as head coach on four-year contract
6 months, 1 week ago

Ricky Ponting joins Punjab Kings as head coach on four-year contract

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Australian great Ricky Ponting was on Wednesday appointed head coach of Punjab Kings, replacing compatriot Trevor Bayliss in the under-performing IPL franchise. The former Australian captain has made the switch to Punjab Kings from Delhi Capitals, a team he was part of for seven years. Punjab too have never won the IPL since the league's inception in 2008 …

‘Ishant and Jadeja had an exchange …Ponting tore into Indian team': When Australia conspired to stir controversy in BGT
6 months, 1 week ago

‘Ishant and Jadeja had an exchange …Ponting tore into Indian team': When Australia conspired to stir controversy in BGT

Hindustan Times  

Over the past few years, the Indian and Australian cricket teams have engaged in some thrilling red-ball battles, with the Asian Giants enjoying an edge in bilateral contests. Ishant Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja had some disagreements during BGT 2018-19 Under Kohli's leadership, India became the first Asian side to register a Test series win on Australian soil in 2018-19. The …

Why Ricky Ponting feels Pakistan head coach is like Gautam Gambhir: ‘He will have some challenges but…’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Ricky Ponting feels Pakistan head coach is like Gautam Gambhir: ‘He will have some challenges but…’

Hindustan Times  

Making headlines with his bold prediction of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting also reserved special praise for Pakistan's head coach Jason Gillespie on Tuesday. While Gillespie was appointed Pakistan men's Test coach, former South African batter Gary Kirsten took over the coaching reins in the white-ball format. Ricky Ponting recently backed Australia to hand India 3-1 defeat …

Rohit Sharma is an experienced captain, told him he was outstanding: Ricky Ponting
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Rohit Sharma is an experienced captain, told him he was outstanding: Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Former ODI World Cup winning captain, Ricky Ponting lauded Rohit Sharma for his captaincy during India's high-octane clash against Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York on June 9, Sunday. Ponting said that he interacted with Rohit after India's win and hailed the skipper for his outstanding captaincy in a low-scoring thriller. In a video released by …

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Australia great Ricky Ponting believes an inexperienced Pakistani batter Saim Ayub can make an impact during the T20 World Cup and said the young player at the top of Men in Green's batting order might cause a surprise. "He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC …

‘They asked what I thought when he was picked in India's T20 World Cup team. I said…': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant
10 months ago

‘They asked what I thought when he was picked in India's T20 World Cup team. I said…': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant

Hindustan Times  

Very few believed Rishabh Pant could make it to India's T20 World Cup squad this year. He not only returned to the side as the leader but also performed well with the bat and behind the stumps to rightfully claim his spot back in India's World Cup-bound squad. Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting and skipper Rishabh Pant Pant was …

Need someone with understanding of Indian cricket: Shah denies approaching Aussies for coach job
10 months ago

Need someone with understanding of Indian cricket: Shah denies approaching Aussies for coach job

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Friday rejected claims that the Board has approached any former Australian cricketer to be India's next head coach and hinted that Rahul Dravid's successor could be an Indian by saying that he should have a “deep understanding” of the game's structure in the country. Normally these things pop up on social media before you …

‘Neither I nor BCCI approached any Australian player with India head coach offer’: Jay Shah quashes Ponting's claim
10 months ago

‘Neither I nor BCCI approached any Australian player with India head coach offer’: Jay Shah quashes Ponting's claim

Hindustan Times  

BCCI secretary Jay Shah denied approaching "any former Australian cricketer" for the Indian cricket team's head coach role a day after Ricky Ponting claimed that he had "a few one-to-one" discussions with the board officials regarding the same during IPL 2024. The BCCI secretary added that India's next head coach, who would take over the mantle from former India captain …

Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached
10 months ago

Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached

Hindustan Times  

By Amlan Chakraborty Ponting not in race to be India coach despite being approached NEW DELHI, - Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach's role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in that high-profile job. The India cricket board has advertised the job as Dravid's contract expires …

Doesn't exactly fit into my lifestyle, Ponting turns down India head coach approach
10 months ago

Doesn't exactly fit into my lifestyle, Ponting turns down India head coach approach

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Australia great Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was approached for the soon-to-be-vacant India head coach position but he has declined the offer as it doesn't fit into his "lifestyle" right now. Ponting, who recently completed seven seasons as the head coach of Delhi Capitals IPL franchise, has been Australia's interim T20 coach in the past. "Also, a …

'We are not coach and player anymore': Ishant Sharma lays out equation with 'fierce competitor' Ricky Ponting
10 months, 1 week ago

'We are not coach and player anymore': Ishant Sharma lays out equation with 'fierce competitor' Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

In 2008, a 19-year-old Ishant Sharma ran riot with the ball against Australia at the WACA in Perth and troubled one of the best in history, Ricky Ponting, with his disciplined line and length. Cut to 2023, Ishant has now become a veteran of the game and playing under the guidance of his old arch-nemesis Ponting in the Indian Premier …

IPL 2024: DC's Ishant Sharma reveals special bond with 'elder brother' Ricky Ponting
10 months, 1 week ago

IPL 2024: DC's Ishant Sharma reveals special bond with 'elder brother' Ricky Ponting

India Today  

DC fast bowler Ishant Sharma opened up on his relationship with head coach Ricky Ponting after his match-winning spell against LSG in Match 64 of IPL 2024. Following his marvellous bowling display, Ishant was lauded by head coach Ponting, against whom he had several memorable battles on the field. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings …

'It's a big decision we'll have to make...': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant retaining DC captaincy for IPL 2024
1 year ago

'It's a big decision we'll have to make...': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant retaining DC captaincy for IPL 2024

India TV News  

Delhi Capitals don't have a lot of time left to make a call regarding Rishabh Pant, their original skipper ahead of the 2024 edition of the IPL. Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting hoped that Pant would get fit mentioning that the wicketkeeper batter played a few practice games in the last couple of weeks, which is an encouraging sign …

Ricky Ponting takes over as Washington Freedom head coach in U.S.
1 year, 1 month ago

Ricky Ponting takes over as Washington Freedom head coach in U.S.

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed head coach of Washington Freedom ahead of the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States, the MLC team said. Ponting has signed a two-year deal and takes over from compatriot Greg Shipperd, who led Washington to a third-place finish in the inaugural season of the six-team T20 tournament. "Cricket …

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss
1 year, 4 months ago

Innocent Aussie sporting great Ricky Ponting is caught up in social media storm over 'cricket mafia' slur against India after their ODI World Cup loss

Daily Mail  

Ponting never uttered the blunt opinion when in commentary A fake tweet has made Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting public enemy number one in India, with their fans still in shock after comprehensively losing the World Cup final on home soil. The tweet, posted on X on November 20 by a verified account with more than 2800 followers, alleged that …

Hardik Pandya could have been a great addition to India's WTC Final squad: Ricky Ponting
1 year, 9 months ago

Hardik Pandya could have been a great addition to India's WTC Final squad: Ricky Ponting

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels India should've included all-rounder Hardik Pandya in their squad for the World Test Championship Final against Australia. However, he hasn't played a single Test since 2018 and had denied making it to the WTC final squad directly without playing any first-class cricket. "I thought about the other day for India in this game is …

Ricky Ponting makes big claim, says this player can win ODI world cup for India
1 year, 11 months ago

Ricky Ponting makes big claim, says this player can win ODI world cup for India

India TV News  

Ricky Ponting, former Australia skipper has made a big claim ahead of the ODI World Cup scheduled to be played from October 5 to November 19. He also compared him to the late Andrew Symonds, who contributed to 2003 and 2007 World Cup victories. Ponting believes that the world no.1 T20 batter Suryakumar Yadav has the ability to "win" the …

India vs Australia: Ricky Ponting reveals changes made to Axar Patel's batting after BGT success
2 years ago

India vs Australia: Ricky Ponting reveals changes made to Axar Patel's batting after BGT success

India Today  

Australian legend Ricky Ponting has opened up on the role he has played in helping Axar Patel improve his batting as the all-rounder played a big role with the bat for India in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar trophy. Speaking on the ICC Review, Ponting said he knew that Axar had a certain amount of batting skill and they made just a …

Ricky Ponting: Want Rishabh Pant sitting beside me in dugout every day of week in IPL
2 years, 2 months ago

Ricky Ponting: Want Rishabh Pant sitting beside me in dugout every day of week in IPL

The Hindu  

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting wants “cultural leader” Rishabh Pant in the dugout every day of the week in the forthcoming IPL. “If he’s actually able to travel and be around the team, then I want him sitting beside me in the dugout every day of the week. “I’ll certainly be making sure, come the middle of March when we …

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