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  • 'Shubman Gill's bulldog when it counts’: Ricky Ponting hails India captain ahead of second ODI against Australia

    As India tied the England series 2-2, Gill played a strong captain role and amassed 754 runs in five Test matches, including four hundreds.

  • Ponting says Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli must avoid ‘I’ve achieved everything mindset, keep setting short-term goals'

    Around the same time last year and this year, Rohit and Kohli announced their retirements from T20Is and Test matches, respectively.

  • Ricky Ponting hits back after fake handshake quote sparks flood of abuse

    The Men in Blue's "no-handshake" policy has dominated every conversation at the coffee table.

  • Ricky Ponting reveals he 'probably' would have punched Akash Deep for Ben Duckett send-off

    Ricky Ponting claimed that after witnessing the offensive opener's response to being sent off, he developed a greater regard for Ben Duckett.

  • 'They're small, fragile bones': Rishabh Pant's participation in doubt; Ponting says 'Indian fans, keep fingers crossed'

    Rishabh Pant was barely able to stand on his foot and had to leave the field in a golf cart.

  • 'Mate, are you okay?': Ricky Ponting reveals Punjab Kings hero Yuzvendra Chahal was in danger of missing KKR encounter

    With KKR comfortably placed at 62/2 while chasing 112, Yuzvendra Chahal was brought in the attack in the seventh over of the innings, which proved to be the game changing moment of the match.

  • ‘You don't argue with CSK’: Ricky Ponting warns against writing off MS Dhoni amid retirement calls

    Experts and even CSK supporters have been critical of MS Dhoni for the first time, with many urging his withdrawal from the competition.

  • Rohit Sharma might be eyeing 2027 ODI World Cup title before calling it quits: Ricky Ponting

    Speaking on The ICC Review, the former Australia skipper said Rohit Sharma is pretty clear about his future goals.

  • Quest for ODI runs record can keep Virat Kohli motivated, says Ricky Ponting

    Ponting said it would not be long before Kohli scores the 150 runs he needs to go past Sangakkara, suggesting he could even do so in India's next game against New Zealand on Sunday.

  • Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting question Mohammed Shami's injury management: 'Where is he when it comes to recovery?'

    Mohammed Shami, after recovering from an ankle injury, returned to action for his home state Bengal and impressed in all the three formats raising hopes of a late inclusion. But he was officially ruled out before the fourth Test in Melbourne.

  • Ricky Ponting: Shubman Gill needs to back himself, he's changed things up too much

    Shubman Gill's composed 91 at the Gabba during the 2021 tour had helped India clinch a historic series win, but since then he has scored just one Test ton away from home -- in Bangladesh in 2022.

  • Watch: Ricky Ponting leaves Sanjana Ganesan blushing with cheeky response on facing Jasprit Bumrah

    Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting leaves Sanjana Ganesan blushing with cheeky response on plans of facing Jasprit Bumrah.

  • Trust your game like Virat Kohli: Ricky Ponting tells struggling Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne

    Australia will take on India in the second Test -- a day-night fixture -- at Adelaide from December 6 but without injured pacer Josh Hazlewood.

  • Ricky Ponting, Michael Vaughan echo 'worst possible scenario' as IPL auction dates clash with IND vs AUS 1st Test

    India are all set to kick-off the Border Gavaskar Trophy on November 22 in Perth and by the time we reach Day 3, the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction will get underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  • Michael Vaughan joins Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting saga ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

    Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan gives his take on India head coach Gautam Gambhir vs Ricky Ponting saga ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

  • IND vs AUS: Gautam Gambhir has made himself an easy target for Aussie media potshots

    There will be a coordinated effort each time Gautam Gambhir attends a press conference to get under his skin. If Gambhir reacts, the most unflattering headlines will follow.

  • 'We've got a bit of history': Ricky Ponting responds to Gautam Gambhir's remarks, calls him 'prickly character'

    Ricky Ponting was also asked if he would shake hands with Gautam Gambhir before the first ball in Perth, to which the Aussie said: "If he comes my way. Yeah!"

  • Ricky Ponting, Justin Langer could skip Perth Test commentary gig due to IPL auction in Jeddah

    Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth.

  • Gautam Gambhir gives befitting reply to Ricky Ponting's '2 hundreds in 5 years' remark on Virat Kohli

    Ricky Ponting highlighted the fact that Virat Kohli only has two hundreds in last five years of his Test career and that remark did not sit well with Gautam Gambhir.

  • Captaincy is probably the hardest thing for Jasprit Bumrah: Ricky Ponting ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

    Australian batting great Ricky Ponting has backed Jasprit Bumrah to shoulder the dual responsibility of spearheading the Indian pace attack as well as leading the team if Rohit Sharma misses the opening Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth.

  • Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting, Ian Healy back Australia A captain to fill vacant opening slot

    Former players Ricky Ponting and Ian Healy have backed Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney to take over the vacant opening slot in the national team for the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India, starting in Perth on November 22.

  • Ricky Ponting named new head coach of Punjab Kings

    Ricky Ponting will be the sixth head coach in seven seasons at the franchise, who finished second last in the previous edition.

  • Ricky Ponting hails Virat Kohli's role in turning India's Test fortune: 'They don't fear the big stage anymore'

    Virat Kohli led India in 68 Tests, out of which the team won 40, lost 17, while 11 ended in draws.

  • Ricky Ponting explains 'how good Rishabh Pant is' in comparison to Dhoni: 'He has five 100s already, MS had four after 90 Tests'

    Rishabh Pant was among most impactful player in the previous edition of Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which India won 2-1 defying the odds.

  • Sachin Tendulkar's record of Test runs could be surpassed by Joe Root, says Ricky Ponting

    Ponting noted that Root will need to maintain his drive for runs, although the England batter has the advantage of age on his side to target the Test record.

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