Ricky Ponting
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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 |
