Ponting: Australia needs to work on its brand of one-day cricket
4 years, 3 months ago

Ponting: Australia needs to work on its brand of one-day cricket

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the national team management needs to find an ideal “No 3” in ODIs, someone who will own that slot in years to come. The next ODI World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in 2023 and Ponting believes Australia got “work to do” on its one-day cricket ahead of the quadrennial event. Read: “Whether that’s Marnus there and Smith at four, or whether it’s the other way round, who knows what it’s going to be.” “We’ll see how the Aussie boys go, but they’ve still got some work to do on their one-day cricket, I think,” Ponting said. “We know their T20 cricket of late has been good and we know their Test cricket has been outstanding, but there’s still a few little holes in their one-day game and hopefully they can patch them up over the next week or so.” Australia lost the T20 series 1-2 against England and will head into the three-match ODI series that begins in Manchester on Friday. “You look at that squad right now and that group of players you’ve got over there, it’s a very good squad.” Talking about England’s World Cup winning skipper Eoin Morgan, Ponting said: “I think three or four years ago and I thought Morgan was gone.

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Ricky Ponting expects 'even contest' in Gabba, backs Australia to win
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1 week, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 …

Ponting backs Australia to secure win in third Test against India
1 week, 4 days ago

Ponting backs Australia to secure win in third Test against India

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has backed his former team to emerge victorious in the third Test against India at Brisbane, despite recent losses to India and West Indies at the venue. Ponting backs Australia to secure win in third Test against India The two teams have shared the spoils in the opening ICC World Test Championship …

Ricky Ponting hails England's budding talent as best Test batter in world cricket
1 week, 6 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, 6 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 …

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position
1 week, 6 days ago

Rohit's Test form concern for India? Ponting reveals ideal batting position

India Today  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting opened up if Rohit Sharma's batting form is becoming a concern for Team India. Brisbane Test: All you need to know Ponting was asked if Rohit's form was becoming a concern for Team India and the Australian great said that the Indian captain himself must be aware as to where he has been going wrong. …

Australia batters need aggressive mindset to counter Indian bowling: Ricky Ponting
3 weeks, 5 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 …

'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 …

Ponting exposes India's glaring mistake amid Cameron Green's absence: 'Unless they can find someone to do same job...'
1 month ago

Ponting exposes India's glaring mistake amid Cameron Green's absence: 'Unless they can find someone to do same job...'

Hindustan Times  

Two nights before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Test series in Perth, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting exposed a glaring selection error in the Indian team, which Australia can exploit to claim the trophy for the first time in over a decade. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting felt India will miss Cheteshwar Pujara One of the crucial reasons behind India's …

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 …

‘Not Rohit or Virat, it’s Gambhir’: Former Australia captain reveals India’s biggest problem ahead of BGT 2024
1 month, 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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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, Langer could skip Perth Test commentary gig due to IPL auction
1 month, 1 week ago

Ponting, Langer could skip Perth Test commentary gig due to IPL auction

Deccan Chronicle  

According to Australian newspaper 'The Age', "Channel Seven could be without Ricky Ponting and Justin Langer for parts of the Perth Test due to a clash of commitments, and Australia may lose a vital backroom coach for the start of the blockbuster Border-Gavaskar series in a potential stand-off with Indian cricket. "Ponting, who has been appointed the head coach of …

'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 dominates Australian front pages on arrival; newspaper, media go desi with fonts in Hindi and Punjabi
1 month, 1 week ago

Virat Kohli dominates Australian front pages on arrival; newspaper, media go desi with fonts in Hindi and Punjabi

Hindustan Times  

There is no denying that Virat Kohli has been the face of Indian cricket despite having stepped down from captaincy three years back. India's Virat Kohli reached Perth on Sunday for Border-Gavaskar Trophy series The stance of the Australian media went viral on social media as Indian fans shared images of front page of the newspaper, bearing the face of …

'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, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

What does he have to do with! Gambhir lashes at Ponting for questioning Kohli's form
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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, 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’
1 month, 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
Top News
1 month, 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 …

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

'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, 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 …

Gambhir unconcerned by India’s WTC final scenarios; backs Rohit and Kohli
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of his 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. India's famed legacy in Test cricket at home was torn to shreds during their 0-3 decimation by New Zealand recently, …

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 …

Don't judge Kohli on current form: Ricky Ponting
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Don't judge Kohli on current form: Ricky Ponting

Deccan Chronicle  

Dubai: Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli should not be judged on the basis of current form and that 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. India's famed legacy in Test cricket at home was torn to shreds during their 0-3 decimation by New Zealand …

Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting opened up on Babar Azam's recent performance and said that he needs to get away from cricket for a while. Maybe he needs to get away for a while: Ricky Ponting on Babar Azam's recent display Following a big defeat in the first Test to England in Multan - Pakistan's third-successive Test defeat …

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ricky Ponting tells Babar Azam to 'lock the kitbag away', follow Virat Kohli's footsteps to regain form

Hindustan Times  

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes Babar Azam can draw inspiration from Virat Kohli in his path forward to rejuvenate his Test form. Ponting referred to Virat Kohli's own struggles with form during the 2020/21 season, and recounted how the Team India star took a break from the game, eventually making a strong comeback later. “The biggest challenge is how …

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 …

Young Nathan McSweeney Set to Shine in BGT as Australia's Opening Choice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Young Nathan McSweeney Set to Shine in BGT as Australia's Opening Choice

Hindustan Times  

Legendary captain Ricky Ponting has chosen Nathan McSweeney as Australia's opening partner for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. McSweeney, currently leading the Australia A team against India A in the first unofficial Test match, is highly experienced and has impressed in recent times. Ponting believes that McSweeney is the most suitable candidate to fill the vacant spot due to his …

‘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 …

"He's an extreme talent": Ricky Ponting praises Jake Fraser-McGurk as 'rising star' in world cricket
3 months, 1 week ago

"He's an extreme talent": Ricky Ponting praises Jake Fraser-McGurk as 'rising star' in world cricket

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, calling him one of the most promising talents in world cricket. "He's an extreme talent": Ricky Ponting praises Jake Fraser-McGurk as 'rising star' in world cricket Ponting highlighted Fraser-McGurk's explosive batting abilities but also noted that the 22-year-old has areas to improve, particularly in refining his …

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms
3 months, 1 week ago

'...going back to start of Virat Kohli's captaincy': Ricky Ponting on India's 'strong leadership' as AUS tour looms

Hindustan Times  

India are set to end their cricketing calendar year with a five-match Test tour of Australia. In 2018/19, India beat an Australian team still reeling from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, thus becoming the first Asian team to beat them in a Test series in their home conditions. Former Australia captain and batting great Ricky Ponting, who knows a thing or …

Ricky Ponting praises Virat Kohli's impact on India's test cricket revolution
3 months, 1 week ago

Ricky Ponting praises Virat Kohli's impact on India's test cricket revolution

New Indian Express  

SOUTHAMPTON: Australian great Ricky Ponting hailed former captain Virat Kohli's "big role" in revolutionising Test cricket in India and said the country's batters no longer fear the big stage, as evidenced by their success in challenging overseas conditions. Ponting also lauded the contributions of former head coach Rahul Dravid, who stepped down from his post after guiding India to the …

Sunil Gavaskar's brutal counter response to Ricky Ponting's audacious '3-1' BGT prediction with David Warner reminder
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunil Gavaskar's brutal counter response to Ricky Ponting's audacious '3-1' BGT prediction with David Warner reminder

Hindustan Times  

Contentious back-and-forths and mind-games have already begun several months before this year’s Border-Gavaskar Trophy, with Australia preparing to host India in a 5-match Test series beginning in November. Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar has retorted to bold predictions made by figures in the Australian cricket circles, by predicting a third consecutive series victory for the Indians down under. “With their …

Matthew Hayden contradicts Ricky Ponting's prediction for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
4 months ago

Matthew Hayden contradicts Ricky Ponting's prediction for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

Matthew Hayden expects that the upcoming edition of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be fairly even and the team batting better throughout the course of the series will end up taking the honours. Hayden opines that both units are formidable enough on paper and “it's hard to really tell who's got the edge”. "You look at the line-ups, and it's hard …

'Team is going there to play, not rest': Gavaskar blasts BCCI's preparation for Australia tour amid 'thirst for revenge'
4 months ago

'Team is going there to play, not rest': Gavaskar blasts BCCI's preparation for Australia tour amid 'thirst for revenge'

Hindustan Times  

After a 43-day gap, Team India's cricket season will resume on September 19 when it hosts Bangladesh for a two-Test series, followed by three more against New Zealand in October. For the first time since the 1992 tour, India will play five Tests in Australia, spread across Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, an assignment that requires India to undergo …

'If he doesn't think opening is right spot for him...': Ponting on Steve Smith as opener in India Test series
4 months, 1 week ago

'If he doesn't think opening is right spot for him...': Ponting on Steve Smith as opener in India Test series

India TV News  

There are still over three months left for India's five-match Test series against Australia Down Under, however, since it is a highly-anticipated assignment, especially with the World Test Championship final spot on the line, the fans, the experts and the former cricketers have already started talking about the possible combinations, the changes, the results, etc. For Australia, there's not much …

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 …

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