‘160 kmph he goes bang, hitting the ball in front of square’: Brett Lee narrates never-heard-before story of Ponting
2 years, 3 months ago

‘160 kmph he goes bang, hitting the ball in front of square’: Brett Lee narrates never-heard-before story of Ponting

Hindustan Times  

Australia were dreaded as one of the strongest outfit back in the early 2000s, winning three consecutive 50-over World Cups. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting Among the other popular names, who helped Australia emerge as the cricketing giants, was Ricky Ponting. Lauding the rich legacy left by Ponting, his former teammate and pacer Brett Lee shared a never heard story involving the former Australia captain. “When he burst onto the scene in 90s no one knew what was coming when they saw Ricky Ponting,” the former pacer can be heard saying in a video shared on his YouTube channel. And Rod Marsh back then who was a wonderful coach and a great selector and a great talent scout said straightaway ‘this guy will play a lot of cricket for Australia’."

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Ricky Ponting expects 'even contest' in Gabba, backs Australia to win
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1 week, 3 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 …

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 …

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 …

"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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Spotlight on David Warner in his farewell Test at the SCG
11 months, 3 weeks ago

AUS vs PAK, 3rd Test: Spotlight on David Warner in his farewell Test at the SCG

The Hindu  

The leadup to the third test between Australia and Pakistan at David Warner’s home Sydney Cricket Ground was always going to be about the opening batter playing his final test in the sport’s traditional format. ACES Awards 2024 | Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards Warner announced during a New Year’s Day news conference that he will also …

It’s all about David Warner in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan
11 months, 3 weeks ago

It’s all about David Warner in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan

Associated Press  

The leadup to the third test between Australia and Pakistan at David Warner’s home Sydney Cricket Ground was always going to be about the opening batter himself playing his final test in the sport’s traditional format. He said the time was right to conclude his ODI career following Australia’s recent World Cup triumph in India, where he was the champion …

Australia vs Pakistan: David Warner slams 164 as Aussies take control of first Test
1 year ago

Australia vs Pakistan: David Warner slams 164 as Aussies take control of first Test

Firstpost  

Pakistan had no answer for a near-flawless David Warner who smashed 16 fours and four sixes in a majestic 211-ball innings of 164 runs Veteran opener David Warner hammered a gritty 164 to silence the critics and steer Australia to 346-5 against an inconsistent Pakistan attack in the first Test at Perth on Thursday. In the lead-up, former Australian paceman …

Shubman Gill equals Ponting, zooms past Tendulkar with 6th ODI century; Iyer shines with perfectly-timed ton before WC
1 year, 3 months ago

Shubman Gill equals Ponting, zooms past Tendulkar with 6th ODI century; Iyer shines with perfectly-timed ton before WC

Hindustan Times  

Two days back, Shreyas Iyer was left visibly frustrated when he found himself at the wrong end of a run-out mix-up in the opening match of the ODI series against Australia in Mohali. Iyer, who has been desperately looking to prove his worth yet again amid the rising talk over including Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul in the same XI …

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting backs Australia to stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of Cameron Green for fourth Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting backs Australia to stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of Cameron Green for fourth Test

India Today  

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reckons that the Pat Cummins-led side should stick with Mitchell Marsh ahead of the young Cameron Green for the fourth and penultimate Ashes Test against England. Despite Cameron Green's promising performance in his Test career so far, boasting a batting average of 34.06 and a bowling average of 36.32 after 23 Tests, his hamstring injury …

'Ponting had a nibble because Robinson took his name in PC': Broad's colossal 'hardly full of shrinking violets' remark
1 year, 5 months ago

'Ponting had a nibble because Robinson took his name in PC': Broad's colossal 'hardly full of shrinking violets' remark

Hindustan Times  

The first Test of Ashes 2023 saw a dramatic finish with Australia registering a narrow two-wicket win against England at the Edgbaston. In the first Test, England pacer Ollie Robinson and Australia's Usman Khawaja came at loggerheads twice. Stuart Broad celebrates after taking the wicket of Australia's Scott Boland during day five of the first Ashes Test Robinson seemingly cursed …

Ricky Ponting hits back at Ollie Robinson and shuts down Kevin Pietersen
1 year, 6 months ago

Ricky Ponting hits back at Ollie Robinson and shuts down Kevin Pietersen

The Telegraph  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has hit back at England bowler Ollie Robinson for his foul-mouthed send-off to Usman Kawaja, after being dragged into the fiercely debated talking point of the first Ashes Test. Robinson was at the centre of an Australian media storm when he was picked up on live footage celebrating the first innings dismissal of Khawaja bay …

Australia opener David Warner missed his chance to end Test career on his own terms, feels Ricky Ponting
1 year, 9 months ago

Australia opener David Warner missed his chance to end Test career on his own terms, feels Ricky Ponting

India Today  

Ricky Ponting feels that David Warner may have missed the chance to end his career on his own terms as the opener struggles to get into form. Ponting, however, feels the World Test Championship final, which happens just before the Ashes, could be the last chance for Warner. The former captain also said that the opener should have ended his …

IND vs AUS: Ponting makes massive statement on Warner's Test career, says he deserved better end
1 year, 9 months ago

IND vs AUS: Ponting makes massive statement on Warner's Test career, says he deserved better end

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 3rd Test: Australia's former cricketer Ricky Ponting made a massive statement on opening batter David Warner's Test career. Former captain Ponting fears that Warner's career can end on a tragic note but the team might want him to play till the final of the World Test Championship. Image Source : GETTYDavid Warner in action Not scoring runs …

Watch: 'Where am I?' - Sangakkara's hilarious reaction as TV screen shows top-5 ODI centurions after Kohli's 46th ton
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: 'Where am I?' - Sangakkara's hilarious reaction as TV screen shows top-5 ODI centurions after Kohli's 46th ton

Hindustan Times  

Team India star Virat Kohli produced a phenomenal outing in the third and final ODI of the series against Sri Lanka, as he remained unbeaten on 166 off just 110 deliveries, smashing 13 fours and eight sixes en route to an incredible knock in Thiruvananthapuram. Virat Kohli; Kumar Sangakkara This was Kohli's 46th century in ODIs, drawing him closer to …

Gambhir sends shockwaves in Star Sports studio with Rohit Sharma-Ricky Ponting comparison before IND vs SL 2nd ODI
1 year, 11 months ago

Gambhir sends shockwaves in Star Sports studio with Rohit Sharma-Ricky Ponting comparison before IND vs SL 2nd ODI

Hindustan Times  

India captain Rohit Sharma is regarded as one of the best white-ball batters of the current generation. Cut to the present, the classy right-handed batter is just one century away from equalling legendary Australia captain Ricky Ponting in the list of batters with the most hundreds in the history of 50-overs cricket. INDIA VS SRI LANKA LIVE SCORE 2nd ODI …

Babar Azam shatters Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara's staggering captaincy records with 9th Test century against New Zealand
1 year, 11 months ago

Babar Azam shatters Ricky Ponting, Brian Lara's staggering captaincy records with 9th Test century against New Zealand

Hindustan Times  

It hasn't been the best of times for Pakistan cricket and for captain Babar Azam, with the team suffering a humiliating whitewash at home against England, which subsequently led to the removal of Ramiz Raja as PCB chairman and the Muhammad Wasim-led selection panel. Not only did Babar find able assistance from former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who was making his …

Ricky Ponting returns to commentary after suffering 'sharp' chest pain: It was a scary moment
2 years ago

Ricky Ponting returns to commentary after suffering 'sharp' chest pain: It was a scary moment

India Today  

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Saturday returned to commentate on the Perth Test between Australia and West Indies 24 hours after suffering a "sharp" chest pain, which forced him to go to a hospital. "I probably scared a lot of people yesterday and had a scary moment for myself," Ponting told Channel Seven. https://t.co/w98EUZCS8E — Ricky Ponting AO December …

Ricky Ponting rushed to hospital, collapses midway while commentating during AUS vs WI 1st Test
2 years ago

Ricky Ponting rushed to hospital, collapses midway while commentating during AUS vs WI 1st Test

India TV News  

Australian stalwart and former skipper Ricky Ponting was rushed to the hospital on December 2, 2022, while commentating during Australia vs West Indies Test match. The match is being played in the Optus stadium Perth and was reportedly rushed to a nearby hospital during lunch on the third day of the first Test. Ricky Ponting who is one of Australia's …

Australia cricket legend Ricky Ponting taken to hospital following health scare
2 years ago

Australia cricket legend Ricky Ponting taken to hospital following health scare

India Today  

Ricky Ponting was taken to the hospital following a heart scare during his commentary stint in Perth for the first Test between Australia and England. Australian media reported Ponting was taken to the hospital after a health scare but his colleagues reported he was okay. Ricky Ponting, a former Australian captain, is one of the greats of cricket having scored …

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Root surpasses Ponting for most Test hundreds against India
2 years, 5 months ago

IND vs ENG 5th Test: Root surpasses Ponting for most Test hundreds against India

The Hindu  

Joe Root surpassed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting for scoring the most number of Test hundreds against India during the fifth day of the fifth Test between India and England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. The former England captain Root finds himself in the form of his life and has scored 900* runs in 18 innings at an average …

'He has got every bit as much talent as I had if not more': Ricky Ponting identifies next '100-Test' cricketer for India
2 years, 8 months ago

'He has got every bit as much talent as I had if not more': Ricky Ponting identifies next '100-Test' cricketer for India

Hindustan Times  

The great Ricky Ponting was once a big thorn in the eyes of Indian cricket fans. Be it the 2003 World Cup final or any other big India vs Australia encounter in the early 2000s, Ponting thrashing Indian bowlers was a common sight. Even when the Indian team ended Australia's World Cup run in 2011 by beating them in the …

Ashes 2021-22, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 5 Highlights: Match drawn at Sydney Cricket Ground
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes 2021-22, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 5 Highlights: Match drawn at Sydney Cricket Ground

India TV News  

Ashes 2021-22, Australia vs England, 4th Test, Day 5 Highlights: Match drawn at Sydney Cricket Ground Ashes 2021-22, AUS vs ENG, 4th Test, Day 4: Khawaja's twin centuries lifts Australia to 387-run lead Usman Khawaja's scintillating century on Day 4 of the ongoing Sydney Test guided the hosts to 265-6 declared to give England a total of 388 runs to …

Ashes: Warner, Head put Australia in command on Day 2
3 years ago

Ashes: Warner, Head put Australia in command on Day 2

Hindustan Times  

As the shadows lengthened at the Gabba in Brisbane on Thursday evening, an unintentional beamer from England pacer Mark Wood, operating with the second new ball, hurtled towards Travis Head's head. Australia's Travis Head bats during day two of the first Ashes cricket test at the Gabba in Brisbane, Australia, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. that’s the Travis Head we know,” …

'If you don’t feel comfortable, it’s time for Ricky to go': Clarke explains how he fought to keep Ponting in Aus team
3 years, 7 months ago

'If you don’t feel comfortable, it’s time for Ricky to go': Clarke explains how he fought to keep Ponting in Aus team

Hindustan Times  

Ricky Ponting is one of the best ever to play the game of cricket. READ | 'There would be people, kids peeping from nearby walls': Saha subtly questions IPL bubble tightness There is no doubt regarding the batting credentials of Ponting. Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke revealed that the selectors offered to drop Ponting if he did not feel comfortable …

IND vs ENG: Ishant Sharma picks up 300 Test wickets
3 years, 10 months ago

IND vs ENG: Ishant Sharma picks up 300 Test wickets

The Hindu  

When the lanky Ishant Sharma trapped Dan Lawrence leg-before on day four of the first Test at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, he reached a significant milestone. It is said the then Indian selection panel chief Dilip Vengsarkar had one look at him in a domestic game and was so impressed with his speed and bounce that he …

AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 3: Ponting criticises Pujara for 'putting too much pressure' on batting partner
3 years, 11 months ago

AUS vs IND 3rd Test Day 3: Ponting criticises Pujara for 'putting too much pressure' on batting partner

India TV News  

Cheteshwar Pujara may have scored a half-century against Australia in the first innings of the ongoing Sydney Test against Australia, but the batsman is facing backlash for his slow pace of scoring. In a Q&A session on Twitter, former Australian captain and batting great Ricky Ponting was also critical of Pujara's innings. He believes that the Indian batsman's approach wasn't …

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 …

Faced Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara at two different points of my career, says R Ashwin
4 years, 5 months ago

Faced Ricky Ponting and Kumar Sangakkara at two different points of my career, says R Ashwin

India TV News  

Ravichandran Ashwin had contrasting fortunes in the start of his career against two batting legends, both of whom were in the twilight of their international careers when they faced him. Australia's all-time highest Test run-scorer Ricky Ponting scored 148 runs from 256 deliveries against Ashwin without being dismissed during the 2011/12 series Down Under. On the other hand Kumar Sangakkara, …

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