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, 1 month 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

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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 the decorated former skipper lashed out at the powerful Board of Control for Cricket in India, who he labelled 'cricket mafia.' The post also featured the view that Ponting had 'owned India and BCCI' thanks to his blunt comments, with the tweet since viewed more than a million times with over 700 replies. A fake tweet circulating on X has made Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting public enemy number one in India The tweet was uploaded to X during the World Cup final and since had over a million views - but Ponting didn't utter the blunt words Ponting did single out Pat Cummins for praise for his bold leadership What he actually did say was telling - in commentary for Sky Sports, Ponting singled out Pat Cummins out for praise, lauding his leadership after the Aussies bowled out the shell-shocked hosts for just 240 from their 50 overs.

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Ricky Ponting expects 'even contest' in Gabba, backs Australia to win
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1 week, 2 days ago

Ricky Ponting expects 'even contest' in Gabba, backs Australia to win

India Today  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the third Test between Australia and India will be a more even contest after the two one-sided matches. However, the legendary Australia captain feels that the ongoing third Test at the Gabba in Brisbane will be a more even contest between the two teams but he backed Australia to win the game. Further …

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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1 week, 3 days 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 …

Ricky Ponting expects 'even contest' as India and Australia prepare for arm-wrestle at Gabba in Brisbane
1 week, 3 days ago

Ricky Ponting expects 'even contest' as India and Australia prepare for arm-wrestle at Gabba in Brisbane

India TV News  

The eagerly awaited edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has got off to a bang with India and Australia matching each other punch for punch in the first two Tests. Ricky Ponting feels that the game in Brisbane will be "more even" than the two matches played in the series so far and backed Australia to win it. “It's really hard …

Ricky Ponting hails England's budding talent as best Test batter in world cricket
1 week, 5 days 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 …

Ricky Ponting reveals underlying reason behind Mitchell Starc's scorching spell at Adelaide Oval
1 week, 5 days ago

Ricky Ponting reveals underlying reason behind Mitchell Starc's scorching spell at Adelaide Oval

India TV News  

Ricky Ponting feels that Yashasvi Jaiswal's "bowling too slow" comment to Mitchell Starc in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth is likely to have acted as the motivating factor behind the left-arm speedster's career-best spell in the pink-ball Test at the Adelaide Oval. Starc had got Jaiswal out for an eight-ball duck in the first innings of …

‘Hit Him Back Over His Head’: Ricky Ponting Shares Cheeky Strategy To Counter Indian Pacer Jasprit Bumrah
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Australia batters need aggressive mindset to counter Indian bowling: Ricky Ponting
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Australia batters need aggressive mindset to counter Indian bowling: Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Australian great Ricky Ponting has backed the Pat Cummins-led side to retain their current playing XI for the second Test against India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, following a resounding defeat in the series opener. Australia suffered a crushing 295-run loss in the first Test in Perth, as India’s Jasprit Bumrah and the bowling attack dismantled the Aussie line-up. Ponting stressed …

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

'Gautam Gambhir will hear worse things if...': Ricky Ponting's 'frosty' remark in firing fresh salvo at India head coach
1 month ago

'Gautam Gambhir will hear worse things if...': Ricky Ponting's 'frosty' remark in firing fresh salvo at India head coach

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting fired a fresh salvo at India head coach Gautam Gambhir over the old Virat Kohli remark, saying that the former India opener might encounter worse remarks if the visitors incur a poor Border-Gavaskar Test series in Australia. Ricky Ponting fired fresh salvo at Gautam Gambhir Earlier this month, speaking on The ICC Review, Ponting expressed …

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar
1 month ago

'Rohit Sharma could cause more disruption in Indian camp': Ricky Ponting's audacious remark has shades of Sunil Gavaskar

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting, on Thursday, sent out a warning to the Indian Team ahead of their regular skipper Rohit Sharma's potential return to the squad before the second Test against Australia. Ricky Ponting made an audacious remark on Rohit Sharma Rohit will miss the opening Test match against Australia on Friday, with Jasprit Bumrah slated to lead the …

Ricky Ponting not happy with IPL auction clash with Perth Test: 'Worst scenario'
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1 month ago

Ricky Ponting not happy with IPL auction clash with Perth Test: 'Worst scenario'

India Today  

Australian great Ricky Ponting was disappointed over the scheduling clash between the IPL mega auction and the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth, and labelled the situation as "the worst possible case scenario." The timing has forced Ponting, Justin Langer, and key personnel like Australia's bowling coach Daniel Vettori to prioritize their IPL commitments over the crucial series-opener. …

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia
1 month ago

Virat Kohli is superstar: Ponting explains India star's magnetic pull in Australia

India Today  

Australia legend Ricky Ponting has explained Virat Kohli's special connection with Australian crowd and media as the India star gears up for probably his last tour Down Under. His leadership during the 2018/19 series, where he guided India to their first-ever Test series victory on Australian soil, stands as a defining moment in his illustrious career, cementing his legacy as …

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

BGT: Sourav Ganguly issues verdict on Gautam Gambhir's Ricky Ponting remarks
1 month ago

BGT: Sourav Ganguly issues verdict on Gautam Gambhir's Ricky Ponting remarks

India Today  

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has put his weight behind Gautam Gambhir over the India coach's fiery remarks on Ricky Ponting during a press conference ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. Gambhir's recent remarks came in response to Australian legend Ricky Ponting's comments about Virat Kohli's dip in form. Ponting had expressed concern over Kohli's underwhelming performances, prompting …

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

Prickly coach Gautam Gambhir not a great fit for Indian team: Tim Paine
1 month, 1 week ago

Prickly coach Gautam Gambhir not a great fit for Indian team: Tim Paine

India Today  

Former Australian captain Tim Paine criticised Gautam Gambhir for his coaching style ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy series. Paine called Gambhir 'prickly' and felt that he could not be a great fit into the Indian team as head coach. The comments didn't sit well with Gambhir and the India coach would lay into the Australia great by saying what …

Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting: Australia great says India coach is frightened
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

"He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe
1 month, 1 week ago

"He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting called Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir a "prickly character" after he delivered a jibe at him for voicing concerns over the form of star batter Virat Kohli. "He's a prickly character": Pont0ing responds to Gambhir's jibe As the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Perth's Optus Stadium comes close, the war of …

Ponting: Gambhir is a prickly character, never took dig at Kohli
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'Gautam Gambhir’s a prickly character': Ricky Ponting's 'if he came my way...' reply after IND head coach's angry retort
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1 month, 1 week ago

'Gautam Gambhir’s a prickly character': Ricky Ponting's 'if he came my way...' reply after IND head coach's angry retort

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting admitted that he was not surprised at India head coach Gautam Gambhir's angry retort to his comment on Virat Kohli's form in the lead-up to the Border-Gavaskar Test series, which begins on November 22 in Perth. Ricky Ponting replied to Gautam Gambhir's retort Ponting was among the many critics who raised concerns over Kohli's form …

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim
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1 month, 1 week ago

'That is a bad move, Ricky. What are you doing?': Ponting's Virat Kohli act questioned amid 'spicy' ball-tampering claim

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Lee, on Tuesday, admitted that he was left shocked after he heard Australia legend Ricky Ponting's comment on Virat Kohli's form ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which begins on November 22, with the opener in Perth. Ricky Ponting's Virat Kohli act sparked concerns among Aussies There is an old saying—'Do not poke the bear,' which the …

Ricky Ponting feels 1st Test in 'bouncy' Perth ideally sets up Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia
1 month, 1 week ago

Ricky Ponting feels 1st Test in 'bouncy' Perth ideally sets up Border-Gavaskar Trophy for Australia

India TV News  

Cricketer-turned-commentator Ricky Ponting feels that the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Optus Stadium in Perth will work as a head start in favour of Australia. I'm setting ourselves up for really good pace, really good bounce and really good carry," WA Cricket head curator Isaac McDonald told ESPNcricinfo. “ great place for the series to start in Perth …

Virat Kohli criticism not a jibe, Gautam Gambhir a 'prickly character': Ponting
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1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli criticism not a jibe, Gautam Gambhir a 'prickly character': Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting has claimed that he wasn't taking a dig at Virat Kohli and was just giving his honest opinion about the star batter's form recently. Ponting also said he was surprised with the reaction from India coach Gautam Gambhir's reaction to his comments on Kohli. Ponting had recently caught the eye of the storm for saying that Kohli's form …

Recapping BGT: When India faced shoddy umpiring and shambolic game spirit in Sydney
1 month, 1 week ago

Recapping BGT: When India faced shoddy umpiring and shambolic game spirit in Sydney

India Today  

India and Australia have often treated fans with several memorable encounters on the cricket pitch in their rich history of playing against each other. After Australia captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and opted to bat first, India made early inroads in the Australian batting line up as RP Singh dismissed both openers to leave Australia on 27/2. The India …

'We will find out in the 1st Test...': Australia great reacts after Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at Ricky Ponting
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1 month, 1 week ago

'We will find out in the 1st Test...': Australia great reacts after Gautam Gambhir takes a jibe at Ricky Ponting

Hindustan Times  

India head coach Gautam Gambhir found support from Aussie great Mike Hussey after he took a blunt swipe at former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Monday as he backed “incredibly tough men” Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong in the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Gautam Gambhir found support from an Australian great after 'Ricky Ponting' …

Gambhir defends Kohli and Rohit after Ponting’s criticism of their form
1 month, 1 week 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 …

What does he have to do with! Gambhir lashes at Ponting for questioning Kohli's form
1 month, 1 week ago

What does he have to do with! Gambhir lashes at Ponting for questioning Kohli's form

Deccan Chronicle  

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 …

Gautam Gambhir press conference: 5 key takeaways from India head coach’s presser in Mumbai before Australia tour
1 month, 1 week ago

Gautam Gambhir press conference: 5 key takeaways from India head coach’s presser in Mumbai before Australia tour

Live Mint  

Gautam Gambhir has been in headlines ever since India were humiliated 0-3 in the recent Test series against New Zealand at home earlier this month. Ever since the former India opener became the head coach of the national team, Rohit Sharma’s men won three series and lost two. Moreover, the loss against New Zealand also jeopardised India’s chances for World …

Gautam Gambhir slams Ricky Ponting over Virat Kohli comment: 'What does he have to do with Indian cricket?'
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1 month, 1 week 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’
1 month, 1 week 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
Top News
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'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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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli
1 month, 1 week ago

Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli

Al Jazeera  

Captain Rohit likely to miss the opening Test in Perth as India look to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. India’s cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has backed “incredibly tough men” Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to prove their critics wrong and find form in Australia following a humiliating Test series home defeat to New Zealand. Speaking prior to India’s departure …

Australia vs India: Ponting backs Bumrah to step up as captain in Rohit's absence
1 month, 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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1 month, 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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1 month, 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 …

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Don’t judge Virat Kohli on current form, Australia series could change it all: Ricky Ponting

The Hindu  

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged based on current form and the champion cricketer could make a powerful statement during the upcoming five-Test Border-Gavaskar series given his class, feels legendary Australian player Ricky Ponting. And his record is very good.” Ponting believes the Border-Gavaskar series could see the revival of Kohli’s Test career. There wouldn’t be anyone …

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting Foresees India Losing Border-Gavaskar Series By THIS Margin
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting Foresees India Losing Border-Gavaskar Series By THIS Margin

ABP News  

The much-awaited IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy will kick off on November 22. Meanwhile, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has weighed in on IND vs AUS Test series, backing Australia as a strong contender to claim victory by a big margin. Ricky Ponting expressed confidence that, with their experience and the benefit of home conditions, Australia will secure a 3-1 …

‘Ishant and Jadeja had an exchange …Ponting tore into Indian team': When Australia conspired to stir controversy in BGT
3 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 …

Ponting predicts Australia to pip India 3-1 in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says 'they've got a point to prove'
4 months, 1 week ago

Ponting predicts Australia to pip India 3-1 in Border-Gavaskar Trophy, says 'they've got a point to prove'

India TV News  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has predicted a 3-1 win for the World Test Champions in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against India later this year. Australia last won a Test series against India 10 years ago and since then have lost all four BGT series, two at home and as many away. "It's going to be a competitive series and …

Ricky Ponting warns fans will see a 'different' David Warner when he retires after years of wearing the brunt over 'Sandpapergate'
6 months ago

Ricky Ponting warns fans will see a 'different' David Warner when he retires after years of wearing the brunt over 'Sandpapergate'

Daily Mail  

Warner, 37, will retire from playing for Australia after the T20 World Cup Decorated batsman will turn his attention to commentary with Fox Sports Ricky Ponting expects to see a 'different' David Warner this summer Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting believes fans will see a 'different' David Warner when he retires following the T20 World Cup. The man affectionately known …

It certainly is about mindset: Ponting on talent-rich India's global trophy drought
6 months, 2 weeks ago

It certainly is about mindset: Ponting on talent-rich India's global trophy drought

The Hindu  

The all-conquering Australia under Ricky Ponting's leadership knew the art of peaking at the right time in global events and the two-time World Cup-winning captain reckons India will need to do the same besides overcoming some mental demons to win an elusive ICC trophy. Cricket's powerhouse India, who last won an ICC trophy in 2013, began their T20 World Cup …

"He's a real star in making": Ricky Ponting backs Pakistan youngster Saim Ayub to make impact in T20 WC
6 months, 2 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 …

Ricky Ponting bills 22-year-old youngster to replace David Warner in Australia's T20I squad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting bills 22-year-old youngster to replace David Warner in Australia's T20I squad

India TV News  

The former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that Australia already have an ideal replacement waiting in the wings for the outgoing David Warner. Ponting expects Jake Fraser-McGurk to fill Warner's "big set of shoes". Ponting also lauded Warner's contribution to Australian cricket and mentioned that a team requires characters like Warner in major ICC events. Ponting opined that Australia have …

Ponting has his say on key Australian players following a mixed IPL
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ponting has his say on key Australian players following a mixed IPL

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australia skipper and Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting gave his take on the IPL performance of some key Australian players with an eye on the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024. Ponting has his say on key Australian players following a mixed IPL The IPL featured a number of regulars from the Australian Men's …

David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson: Ponting offers solution to resolve ugly spat - 'Get them both in a room and...'
1 year ago

David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson: Ponting offers solution to resolve ugly spat - 'Get them both in a room and...'

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson ignited controversy last week when he strongly criticized his ex-teammate David Warner ahead of the latter's ‘farewell’ Test series against Pakistan. Johnson stated that despite five years passing, Warner has not fully “acknowledged” his role in the scandal, and his farewell seems characterized by “arrogance and disrespect” to the country. Ricky Ponting spoke about Mitchell …

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