Ricky Thomas Ponting AO (born 19 December 1974) is an Australian cricket coach, commentator and former player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and is the most successful captain in international cricket history, with 220 victories in 324 matches with a winning rate of 67.91%.

Ricky Ponting, the most uncompromising player of his generation, grew into Australia's most successful run-maker and sits below only Bradman among the greatest batters the country has...

Jan 25, 2025 · Ricky Ponting, Australian cricketer and coach who was the country’s premier batsman in the 1990s and early 2000s. He helped Australia win three World Cups (1999, 2003, and 2007), and he was twice named the ICC Cricketer of the Year (2006–07). Learn more about Ponting’s life and career.

Ricky Ponting had all the ingredients of a typical Australian - tough as nails, aggressive, vocal and above all, mentally powerful to tackle pressure situations.

Australia's leading run scorer in both Tests and ODIs, scoring over 13,000 runs in both formats, Ricky Ponting is one of Australia's greatest ever. He led Australia to two unbeaten ICC Cricket World Cup triumphs, in 2003 and 2007 and was Player of the Match in the inaugural T20I, when he scored 98* against New Zealand.

Discover Ricky Ponting's career stats, records, and latest achievements on Wisden. Stay updated with his match performances, centuries, rankings, and more.

1 day ago · Cricketing greats Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting have shared their opinions on Pakistan's prospects at the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, with both saying they could have a big impact. With Pakistan set to co-host a senior ICC event for the first time since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 1996, the stakes are higher than ever ...

Dec 19, 2024 · Brilliant batter, exceptional fielder and captain par excellence. You think of these phrases and only one name comes to mind — Ricky Ponting. The former Australia captain, who won back-to-back ODI world cups in 2003 and 2007, has turned 50.

Ricky Ponting, one of cricket's greatest, made his Test debut in 1995 and scored over 27,000 international runs. He led Australia to two World Cup titles.

Sep 20, 2024 · About two months after he parted ways with Delhi Capitals as head coach, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has signed a four-year contract to be the head coach at Punjab Kings. In this ...