Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting

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Ricky Ponting is a former Australian cricketer and one of the most successful captains in cricket history. He led Australia to two Cricket World Cup victories in 1999 and 2003 and is renowned for his aggressive batting style and sharp leadership. After retiring in 2012, Ponting has worked as a commentator and coach, sharing his extensive knowledge of the game. His insights into team dynamics and performance under pressure continue to influence aspiring cricketers and coaches alike.

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Ricky Ponting is a celebrity who participated in the NZ Open Pro-Am event.

New Zealand Open at Millbrook: Record crowds and party vibe transform golf
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·New ZealandNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
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Ricky Ponting has declared Glenn Maxwell won’t play in another World Cup for Australia.

Ricky Ponting says star won't play in another World Cup for Australia
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-19
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Ricky Ponting mentioned that batters can put pressure on Usman Tariq if they play him with a straight bat.

عثمان طارق کے بولنگ ایکشن پر سابق پاکستانی و آسٹریلوی کپتانوں کا تبصرہ
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-02-15
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Ricky Ponting was the captain during the 2003 ODI World Cup final where Damien Martyn played a crucial role.

Test star Damien Martyn responds after near death battle with meningitis
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-01-17
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Kohli remains behind former Australia captain Ricky Ponting in the overall list of ODI runs against New Zealand.

Inside edge, bowled: Ahmedabad déjà vu as Virat Kohli's dismissal in second ODI vs NZ mirrors 2023 World Cup final - Watch | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-01-14
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His pull shot off Josh Tongue bore the authority of Ricky Ponting in his prime.

The Cameron Green brain fade that sparked an epic collapse before England’s capitulation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-26
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Ricky Ponting was among the cricketing royalty that flooded into the Australian change rooms.

Australia celebrate series win over England with ‘Ronball’ T-shirts
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-21
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Ponting was fuming at Brook's second-innings attempt of a ramp and eventual demise to an ill-advised reverse sweep.

England’s Bazball capitulation and tactical unravelling under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-21
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Ricky Ponting set the famous target of 435 against South Africa in 2006.

Australia vs England third test day 4 cricket scores, results, start time, wickets, teams, how to watch, Adelaide Oval
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-20
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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has said umpires have privately lost faith in Snicko.

Snicko is used in the Ashes, but UltraEdge in the BBL. The quirks of cricket technology explained
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-19
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Ricky Ponting commented on the DRS technology used in Australia, stating that umpires can't trust it.

Australians ridicule ‘Snicko’ as England fume over another DRS drama, Ricky Ponting says umpires don’t trust in the tech
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-18
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Ricky Ponting stated that Archer embarrassed himself and his team during the match.

Struggling England quick Jofra Archer slammed by Australia greats Ryan Harris and Ricky Ponting
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-12
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Ricky Ponting is another cricketing legend who has shaped Abhishek's journey in the IPL.

'He's scared of Yuvraj's scolding': The tough-love mentorship behind Abhishek Sharma's rise | Cricket News
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-12-11
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Ricky Ponting commented on the rivalry between Smith and Archer during the match.

Marnus Labuschagne reveals how sledging from Jofra Archer fired up Steve Smith in Gabba Test
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-08
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The century moves Root within one of Australia great Ricky Ponting.

Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root scores first Test century in Australia during second Test
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-04
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Ricky Ponting was another star batsman for Australia who struggled during the 2010-11 Ashes series.

England were too aggressive in the first Test. Here’s why they’ll go harder at the Gabba
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-30
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Ricky Ponting believes Australia will return Usman Khawaja to the top of the order for the Brisbane Ashes Test.

Why Ponting would love Head to keep opening
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-23
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Ricky Ponting is the only player to have scored centuries in both innings of his hundredth Test match.

কেন রেকর্ড গড়ার সুযোগ পেলেন না মুশফিক, ব্যাখ্যা দিলেন আশরাফুল
Prothom Alo·BangladeshBangladesh· 2025-11-22
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Ricky Ponting is mentioned as having been hit under the eye during the match.

The Ashes: Rory Burns, Zak Crawley, Steve Harmison and the famous Ashes first balls
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-20
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Ricky Ponting faced questions about his performance as he neared the end of his career in 2010.

The Ashes 2025: Steven Finn on what it's like to tour Australia as an England player
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-18
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Ricky Ponting has previously described Ollie Robinson as a 'slow learner'.

England’s Ashes villain consoles Konstas and helps Australians prepare for Test opener
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-11-06
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Ricky Ponting was the captain of the Australian cricket team during the 2005 Ashes series.

The Ashes: How 2002-03 put Michael Vaughan on the road to 2005 glory
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-28
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