Ricky Ponting
Born: December 19, 1974 (age 49)
Height: 5' 10" (178cm)
Hometown: Launceston, Australia
Nationality: 
Australian
AustralianRole: Top-order batsman
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Sports Mole has 113 articles about Ricky Ponting. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: The Ashes: England vs. Australia Third Test - prediction, team news, series so far
Sports Mole previews the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Headingley, including predictions, team news and how the series has gone so far.
Jul 4, 19:10
James Anderson: 'Record-equalling Test cap would be mind-blowing'
The 38-year-old seamer has taken 614 Test wickets.
May 29, 18:45
A closer look at Joe Root's record after century in 100th Test
It is the England captain's third century in successive Tests after his 228 and 186 against Sri Lanka.
Feb 5, 13:12
Joe Root becomes ninth player to hit a century in 100th Test
The England captain managed the feat in the first Test against India on Friday.
Feb 5, 13:11
On This Day in 2009: Graeme Swann steps up as England avoid ODI whitewash against Australia
Graeme Swann took 5-28 as England ended the series losing 6-1.
Sep 20, 09:05
On this day: England kick off memorable 2005 summer with T20 win over Australia
It started a memorable summer of cricket.
Jun 13, 08:25
Nasser Hussain: "Australia have outplayed England"
Australia retained the Ashes with a 185-run victory at Old Trafford.
Sep 8, 21:24
Stokes innings joins Test cricket's greatest
The England all-rounder's match-winning onslaught echoed Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting and a recent effort from Sri Lanka's Kusal Perera.
Aug 26, 13:42
Jack Leach compared to other England nightwatchmen
The Somerset spinner joined other England nightwatchmen to fall just short of a Test hundred.
Jul 25, 16:24
Joe Root: 'I'm not a little boy'
England captain Joe Root dismisses Ricky Ponting's description of him as "a little boy".
Dec 25, 11:44
Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen join BT Sport cricket team
Michael Vaughan, Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Swann join the presenting team for BT Sport's cricket coverage.
Oct 14, 13:28
Trevor Bayliss: 'Alastair Cook can catch Sachin Tendulkar'
England head coach Trevor Bayliss sees "no reason" why Alastair Cook cannot overtake Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in Test cricket history.
May 31, 22:15
England captain Alastair Cook makes history by reaching 10,000 Test runs
Alastair Cook becomes the first England cricketer and youngest in the sport to reach 10,000 Test runs.
May 30, 15:16
Australia batsman Steve Smith named ICC Cricketer of the Year
Australia captain Steve Smith wins both the ICC Cricketer of the Year and Test Cricketer of the Year awards.
Dec 23, 11:16
On this day: Australia's Ricky Ponting scores 96 on Test debut
Twenty years ago today, a young Ricky Ponting scored 96 runs on his first ever Test appearance for Australia.
Dec 10, 06:00
Australia coach Darren Lehmann admits "hardest" Brad Haddin decision
Australia coach Darren Lehmann claims that not recalling Brad Haddin for the third Ashes Test was the toughest decision of his career.
Aug 1, 12:02
Ricky Ponting: 'Michael Clarke has to remain at number four'
Ricky Ponting is adamant that Australia skipper Michael Clarke has to remain in his place at number four in the batting order for the fourth Ashes Test.
Aug 1, 05:06
Shane Warne critical of Brad Haddin omission
Shane Warne criticises Australia's decision to leave Brad Haddin out of the third Ashes Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 29, 12:01
Ricky Ponting left "disappointed" as Cricket Australia drop Brad Haddin
Brad Haddin's omission from the third Ashes Test is 'disappointing', according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
Jul 29, 04:18
Third Ashes Test: Should England make changes?
Following their Ashes humiliation at Lord's, Sports Mole assesses whether England need to make any changes ahead of the Edgbaston Test.
Jul 20, 12:06
On this day: Retiring Andrew Flintoff skittles out Australians at Lord's
Six years ago today, a retiring Andrew Flintoff claimed a five-for as England beat Australia at Lord's for the first time in 75 years.
Jul 20, 08:00
Ricky Ponting calls for cricket to be included in Olympics
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting claims that the sport should push to be included in the Olympics.
Jul 14, 19:37
Ricky Ponting rues first-innings deficit as England win first Test
England's first-innings advantage was the key reason they won the first Ashes Test, claims ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
Jul 11, 19:42
Ricky Ponting: 'England bowlers were brilliant'
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praises the England bowlers after day two of the first test of The Ashes.
Jul 9, 20:30
Duncan Fletcher: '2005 Ashes win was greatest achievement'
Former England coach Duncan Fletcher believes that his greatest achievement in the game was the Three Lions' 2-1 series win over Australia in the 2005 Ashes.
Jul 5, 19:00
Ricky Ponting to join Sky Sports' Ashes coverage
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting signs up to Sky Sports' punditry team for this summer's Ashes coverage.
Jun 10, 10:07
Steven Smith to bat at three for Australia in Dominica
Steven Smith will bat at three when Australia get the first Test against the West Indies underway in Dominica on Wednesday.
Jun 3, 03:59
Ricky Ponting: 'Steve Smith should skipper Australia'
Steve Smith should be the man to replace Michael Clarke as captain of Australia at one-day international level, according to Ricky Ponting.
Mar 31, 09:36
Cricket World Cup hat-tricks
Following the exploits of Steven Finn, Sports Mole looks back on the eight hat-tricks that have been taken at the Cricket World Cup.
Feb 15, 10:56
Mumbai Indians appoint Ricky Ponting
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting agrees to take charge of Indian Premier League side Mumbai Indians.
Dec 10, 14:09
Australia captain Michael Clarke to act as pallbearer at Phil Hughes's funeral
Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will act as one of the pallbearers at the funeral of batsman Phil Hughes, who died aged 25 after getting hit by a ball.
Dec 2, 11:28
Ricky Ponting: 'First Test should be postponed'
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting feels that the Baggy Greens' first Test match against India should be postponed following the death of batsman Phil Hughes.
Nov 29, 05:45
Australia's Mitchell Johnson lands major ICC awards
Australia paceman Mitchell Johnson becomes just the second man to be named ICC cricketer of the year twice and is also named Test cricketer of the year by the ICC.
Nov 14, 09:20
Alec Stewart told ECB of England trio involved in Kevin Pietersen parody account
Alec Stewart reveals that he spoke to the ECB about the involvement of Graeme Swann, Stuart Broad and Tim Bresnan in a Kevin Pietersen parody account on Twitter.
Oct 9, 02:11
Ricky Ponting defends Kevin Pietersen bullying claims
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting defends Kevin Pietersen's claim that there was a culture of bullying within the England setup.
Oct 8, 11:50
On this day: Kevin Pietersen century guides England to Ashes triumph
On this day nine years ago Kevin Pietersen hits his maiden Test century to lead England to a 2-1 Ashes series triumph.
Sep 12, 10:24
Jacques Kallis: A Modern-Day Legend
Following his decision to retire from all forms of international cricket, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the career of South Africa's Jacques Kallis.
Aug 1, 11:47
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis retires from all international cricket
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis retires from all forms of international cricket.
Jul 30, 13:10
Ricky Ponting: 'I should have ended career sooner'
Ricky Ponting claims that he left it too long to retire from professional cricket.
Jun 7, 06:00
Australia complete Ashes whitewash over England
Australia beat England by 281 runs in Sydney to complete a 5-0 Ashes whitewash Down Under.
Jan 5, 05:24
