Ricky Ponting
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15 Feb 2025
Shreyas IyerPriyansh Arya shares Suryakumar Yadav's inspiring message post record-breaking feat
Punjab Kings's rising star Priyansh Arya has shared an inspiring message from India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav.
10 Feb 2025
Marylebone Cricket ClubGavaskar urges MCC to include Dravid, Ponting in law-making process
Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar has demanded former international players be inducted into the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of cricket's laws.
09 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith becomes first Australian to complete 200 Test catches
Steve Smith has created history by becoming the first Australian outfielder to take 200 catches in Test cricket.
09 Feb 2025
Australian Cricket TeamNathan Lyon recalls lessons from Ponting, Hussey on Test debut
Australian cricket team's legendary spinner Nathan Lyon recently became the third player from his nation to take 550 Test wickets.
07 Feb 2025
Alex Carey2nd Test, Day 2: Centurions Smith, Carey punish Sri Lanka
Steve Smith and Alex Carey's centuries have taken Australia to a dominant position in the second Test against Sri Lanka.
07 Feb 2025
Shreyas IyerPonting surprised by Shreyas Iyer's absence from Indian cricket team
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting expressed surprise over Shreyas Iyer's absence from the Indian team in recent years.
07 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith breaks records en route to 36th Test ton
Steve Smith has brought up his second successive century in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka.
07 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith breaks another Test record of Ricky Ponting: Details
Star batter Steve Smith has set a new record by becoming Australia's highest run-scorer in Tests in Asia Asia.
06 Feb 2025
Steve SmithSteve Smith breaks this unique record of Ricky Ponting (Tests)
Steve Smith, the stand-in captain of the Australian cricket team, has created a new record in Test cricket.
06 Feb 2025
Punjab Kings (PBKS)IPL 2025: Ricky Ponting names three non-negotiable picks for PBKS
Newly appointed head coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), Ricky Ponting, named three players he wanted to bring in for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.
05 Feb 2025
Ravi Shastri'A different rivalry': Ravi Shastri on India-Pakistan matches
Former head coach of the Indian cricket team, Ravi Shastri, has given his take on the fierce rivalry between India and Pakistan in international cricket. His remarks come just before the much-awaited clash at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
05 Feb 2025
Jasprit BumrahChampions Trophy: Shastri predicts India's prospects amidst Bumrah's potential absence
Former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri has raised concerns about India's chances in the upcoming 2025 Champions Trophy as a result of Jasprit Bumrah's injury.
05 Feb 2025
Indian Premier League (IPL)PBKS coach Ricky Ponting sets news rules ahead of season
Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS), has set new rules ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 season.
04 Feb 2025
Jacques KallisRicky Ponting hails Jacques Kallis as 'best cricketer ever'
Legendary Australian cricketer and former captain Ricky Ponting has named ex-South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis as the "best cricketer to ever play."
02 Feb 2025
Ravi ShastriChampions Trophy: Ponting, Shastri predict India vs Australia final
Cricket legends Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri have backed India and Australia as the top contenders for the upcoming Champions Trophy final.
29 Jan 2025
Steve SmithPonting hails Steve Smith as 'best player' of current generation
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Steve Smith as the greatest player of his generation.
29 Jan 2025
Steve SmithDecoding the fastest batters to 10,000 runs in Tests (innings)
On January 29, 2025, Australian cricket team stalwart, Steve Smith, entered record books.
29 Jan 2025
Australia vs Sri Lanka CricketSam Konstas responds positively after being dropped from SL Test
19-year-old Australian cricket sensation, Sam Konstas, reacted positively after being dropped from the opening game of the Sri Lanka Test series.
25 Jan 2025
ICC World Test ChampionshipRicky Ponting backs Australian youngster to shine in SL Tests
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed Sam Konstas to open in the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka.
24 Jan 2025
Travis HeadRicky Ponting backs Sam Konstas as opener for SL tour
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has backed 19-year-old Sam Konstas for the opener's spot in the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lanka.
10 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketRicky Ponting questions Sam Konstas's Test future despite impressive debut
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has raised doubts over Sam Konstas's longevity as a Test opener.
09 Jan 2025
Virat KohliRicky Ponting advises Virat Kohli to take a break
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has advised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli to take a break from the sport.
07 Jan 2025
India vs Australia CricketRicky Ponting discusses BGT's popularity in comparision to Ashes
The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has set a new benchmark in the history of Australian cricket, drawing the highest crowd for a non-Ashes series.
07 Jan 2025
BCCIShastri, Ponting question BCCI over Shami's absence in Australia Tests
Cricket legends Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have voiced their concerns over the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) decision to not include Mohammed Shami in the squad for the Border-Gavaskar series.
06 Jan 2025
Jasprit BumrahRicky Ponting lauds Jasprit Bumrah's stellar show in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has showered high praise on Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah's performance in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
30 Dec 2024
Sunil GavaskarGavaskar lambasts third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal
Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has voiced his displeasure at the third umpire's decision to adjudge Yashasvi Jaiswal out on the fifth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
27 Dec 2024
Steven SmithBatters with most centuries against India in Test cricket
Australian batter Steven Smith slammed a century on Day 2 of the 4th Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the MCG.
26 Dec 2024
Virat Kohli'Virat Kohli instigated confrontation with Konstas': Ricky Ponting
Former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, has blamed India's Virat Kohli for the entire shoulder-barge incident at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Boxing Day.
26 Dec 2024
Steve SmithSteve Smith shines in MCG Test, joins elite club
Australian batter Steve Smith has written his name next to Don Bradman in an elite list of batters who have scored 10 or more 50-plus scores in Tests at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
26 Dec 2024
International Cricket Council (ICC)Kohli's clash with Konstas could lead to suspension: Details here
Veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli's participation in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar series in Sydney hangs in the balance, after colliding with Australian debutant Sam Konstas.
25 Dec 2024
Shubman GillRicky Ponting offers advice to Shubman Gill amid poor form
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has given a piece of advice to Indian opener Shubman Gill.
21 Dec 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer sets sights on title with PBKS
Newly acquired Punjab Kings (PBKS) player Shreyas Iyer has set his eyes on winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 title for his new team.
17 Dec 2024
Test CricketJoe Root equals Ricky Ponting's unique Test record: Details
Former England Test captain Joe Root has reached a major milestone in the longest format.
16 Dec 2024
Prithvi Shaw'Work ethics key' - Shreyas Iyer on Prithvi Shaw's struggles
Prithvi Shaw, the cricket prodigy who once promised so much, is going through a rough patch in his career.
16 Dec 2024
Daryl MitchellDaryl Mitchell accomplishes 2,000 Test runs with 60 versus England
England have a daunting task at hand in the third Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park, Hamilton.
16 Dec 2024
Kane WilliamsonKane Williamson becomes third-fastest to score 33 Test centuries
New Zealand cricket team's star batter Kane Williamson has scored his 33rd Test century.
14 Dec 2024
Rohit SharmaBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting predicts 'even contest' in Gabba Test
Former Australian cricket team captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Australia's chances against India in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.
14 Dec 2024
Mohammed SirajSunil Gavaskar backs Mohammed Siraj's aggression, criticizes Australian crowd's hypocrisy
The ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series was marred by a controversy during the second Test in Adelaide.
13 Dec 2024
Travis HeadPonting compares Head's playing style to Gilchrist, praises his fearlessness
Australian batter Travis Head has been making waves with his stellar performances against India across all formats.
12 Dec 2024
KL RahulPonting concerned over Rohit's Test form, suggests batting position change
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed concerns over Indian skipper Rohit Sharma's current form in Test cricket.
09 Dec 2024
Kris SrikkanthSrikkanth criticizes Mohammed Siraj for his send-off to Travis Head
Former Indian cricket team batter Kris Srikkanth has slammed Mohammed Siraj for his controversial send-off of Australian batter Travis Head, in the second Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024 in Adelaide.
07 Dec 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)KKR extend birthday wishes to former skipper Shreyas Iyer
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sent warm birthday wishes to their former captain, Shreyas Iyer, on his 30th birthday.
29 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket TeamPonting hails India's Perth win as 'greatest overseas triumph'
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has hailed Team India's historic Test win in Perth as one of their greatest overseas.
20 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketRicky Ponting equates Border-Gavaskar Trophy rivalry with Ashes
Cricket Hall of Famer and former Australian captain, Ricky Ponting has compared the rivalry between Australia and India in the upcoming 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy to The Ashes.
19 Nov 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Mohammad Kaif reveals reasons behind Ricky Ponting's departure from DC
The Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up for a new beginning under new coaching staff, after Ricky Ponting's departure to Punjab Kings.
18 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketPresenting highest team totals in India-Australia Tests Down Under
The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be underway on November 22 at the Perth Stadium.
18 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketA look at highest partnerships in India-Australia Tests Down Under
The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be underway on November 22 at the Perth Stadium.
18 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketAustralian batters with 1,000-plus runs vs India in home Tests
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) has evolved into a marquee event in Test cricket, epitomizing the fierce rivalry between India and Australia.
17 Nov 2024
India vs Australia CricketBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Highest-individual scores by Australian batters at home
The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, the esteemed Test series between India and Australia, has witnessed some of the most incredible individual batting performances.
13 Nov 2024
Gautam GambhirRicky Ponting responds to Gambhir's remarks ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
The upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy scheduled Down Under has triggered a war of words between Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia's Ricky Ponting.
11 Nov 2024
Gautam GambhirGambhir slams Ponting for criticizing Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli's form
Indian cricket coach Gautam Gambhir has come to the defense of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after Ricky Ponting criticized their recent form.
10 Nov 2024
Indian Cricket TeamRohit Sharma not travelling Down Under ahead of 1st Test
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma will not be traveling with his teammates for their upcoming tour in Australia.
09 Nov 2024
Virat KohliRicky Ponting expresses concern over Virat Kohli's Test cricket performance
Former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, has raised alarm bells over Virat Kohli's recent form in Test cricket.
07 Nov 2024
Babar AzamRicky Ponting advises Babar Azam to follow Virat Kohli's approach
Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has given Pakistan's Babar Azam some advice as he continues to struggle with his form.
02 Nov 2024
Sheffield ShieldRicky Ponting backs Nathan McSweeney for opening slot against India
Former Australian cricket captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Nathan McSweeney as the perfect choice to open for Australia in the upcoming five-match Test series against India.
02 Nov 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ricky Ponting aims to make PBKS 'most entertaining' IPL franchise
Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has said he wants the team to be "the most entertaining franchise" in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
17 Oct 2024
Delhi Capitals (DC)Hemang Badani appointed as Delhi Capitals' new head coach
Former India batter, Hemang Badani, has been appointed as the head coach of the Indian Premier League team, Delhi Capitals (DC), for the 2025 season.
11 Oct 2024
Harry BrookJoe Root predicts more 'monster scores' from triple-centurion Harry Brook
Joe Root, England's veteran batter, has set high hopes on young gun Harry Brook. This comes after Brook's stunning triple -century in the ongoing Multan Test against Pakistan.
10 Oct 2024
Joe RootJoe Root equals Tendulkar's record with heroics in Multan Test
Joe Root, England's cricket captain, has reached a remarkable milestone in his career.
09 Oct 2024
Test CricketA look at batters with most centuries in Test cricket
England batter Joe Root slammed another century, this time against Pakistan in the 1st Test in Multan.
24 Sep 2024
Aakash ChopraAakash Chopra predicts changes PBKS coach Ricky Ponting can bring
Renowned cricket commentator, Aakash Chopra, has shared his insights on the potential impact of Ricky Ponting's recent appointment as Punjab Kings's head coach for the impending Indian Premier League (IPL) edition.
21 Sep 2024
Indian Cricket TeamDecoding list of batters with 12,000-plus international runs at home
Virat Kohli has become the second Indian batter to surpass 12,000 international runs at home during the first Test match against Bangladesh in the 2024 series at Chepauk.
18 Sep 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ricky Ponting closes in on deal with Punjab Kings: Report
Former Australia captain, Ricky Ponting, is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a deal with Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Punjab Kings, a Cricbuzz report confirmed.
15 Sep 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Will Delhi Capitals retain the talented Jake Fraser-McGurk? Ponting answers
Ricky Ponting, the legendary Australian cricketer and former head coach of Delhi Capitals (DC), has expressed his belief that the franchise may retain young Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk in the upcoming IPL 2025 mega auction.
15 Sep 2024
Jasprit BumrahMohammed Shami fires warning to Australia ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
As the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy approaches in November, India and Australia have already begun their psychological warfare.
12 Sep 2024
Australian Cricket TeamDecoding Australian batters with 30+ runs in an over (T20Is)
Australia opener Travis Head continued his impressive white-ball performance in their first T20I against England.
12 Sep 2024
Indian Premier League (IPL)Ricky Ponting backs Jake Fraser-McGurk to excel across formats
Ricky Ponting, Australia's World Cup-winning captain, has expressed high hopes for emerging cricketer Jake Fraser-McGurk.
12 Sep 2024
Rishabh PantPonting hails Rishabh Pant, warns Australia ahead of Test series
Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricket captain, has lauded Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant for his exceptional comeback following a severe car accident in December 2022.
01 Sep 2024
Alastair CookJoe Root surpasses Alastair Cook's record, hailed as 'England's greatest'
Joe Root entered the record books by smashing his 34th Test century on August 31.
28 Aug 2024
Sourav GangulySourav Ganguly won't replace Ponting as Delhi Capitals coach: Report
Sourav Ganguly, the incumbent director of cricket at the Delhi Capitals, has reportedly declined to step into the role of head coach following Ricky Ponting's departure.
25 Aug 2024
Yuvraj SinghDelhi Capitals eye Yuvraj Singh for coaching role: Report
The Delhi Capitals (DC) are considering former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh for the position of head coach, following Ricky Ponting's departure, as per Sportstar.
21 Aug 2024
Gautam GambhirGautam Gambhir names his all-time World XI: Key details
Gautam Gambhir, the head coach of India's men's cricket team, has unveiled his all-time World XI.
20 Aug 2024
Jasprit BumrahPonting hails Jasprit Bumrah as best contemporary multi-format bowler
Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricket captain, has termed India's Jasprit Bumrah as the "best multi-format bowler" of recent times.
15 Aug 2024
Joe RootPonting believes Root can surpass Tendulkar's Test runs tally
Ricky Ponting, the former Australian cricket captain, has predicted that England's Joe Root could potentially surpass both his and Sachin Tendulkar's Test cricket runs tally.
14 Aug 2024
Ravi ShastriRavi Shastri backs Team India to retain Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Details
Former Indian cricket team coach, Ravi Shastri, has expressed confidence in India's ability to maintain their winning streak in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia.
13 Aug 2024
India vs Australia CricketAustralia to beat India 3-1: Ricky Ponting on Border-Gavaskar series
The legendary Ricky Ponting believes Australia will beat India by a 3-1 margin in the upcoming five-match Border-Gavaskar series Down Under.
27 Jul 2024
Joe RootPresenting batters with 12,000-plus runs in Test cricket
Former England captain Joe Root has become the latest batter to complete 12,000 runs in Test cricket.
| Format | M | Ing | NO | R | HS | A | SR | 100s | 50s |
| Test | 168 | 287 | 29 | 13,378 | 257 | 51.85 | 58.72 | 41 | 62 |
| ODI | 375 | 365 | 39 | 13,704 | 164 | 42.03 | 80.39 | 30 | 82 |
| T20I | 17 | 16 | 2 | 401 | 98* | 28.64 | 132.78 | 0 | 2 |
| T20 | 48 | 43 | 3 | 909 | 98* | 22.72 | 110.98 | 0 | 5 |
| List A | 456 | 445 | 53 | 16,363 | 164 | 41.74 | - | 34 | 99 |
| First Class | 289 | 494 | 62 | 24,150 | 257 | 55.9 | - | 82 | 106 |
| Format | M | Ing | Balls | R | W | A | SR | E | 5W | 10W |
| Test | 168 | 36 | 587 | 276 | 5 | 55.2 | 117.4 | 2.82 | 0 | 0 |
| ODI | 375 | 5 | 150 | 104 | 3 | 34.66 | 50.0 | 4.16 | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20 | 48 | 2 | 12 | 23 | 1 | 23.0 | 12.0 | 11.5 | 0 | 0 |
| List A | 456 | 349 | 269 | 8 | 33.62 | 43.6 | 4.62 | 0 | 0 | |
| First Class | 289 | 1,506 | 813 | 14 | 58.07 | 107.5 | 3.23 | 0 | 0 |
