South Africa retain number one title by defeating Australia in Test series
South Africa win the third and final Test against Australia by 309 runs as they retain their spot at the top of the world rankings.
Dec 3, 09:02
Australia trail South Africa by 522 runs
Australia lose three wickets in the morning session on day four to trail South Africa by 522 runs in their third Test match in Perth.
Dec 3, 05:06
Vernon Philander: 'Our bowlers enjoy Perth pitch'
Vernon Philander believes that South Africa's bowlers are suited to the pitch at Perth following another exciting day of Test cricket in the third Test.
Dec 1, 20:20
South Africa in dominant position against Australia
Hashim Amla strikes an unbeaten 99 as South Africa open up a 292-run lead over Australia in the third Test match in Perth.
Dec 1, 10:12
Australia lose wickets after controlling South Africa's batsmen on day one
Australia dominate South Africa's innings but lose two early wickets at their time at the crease and sit on 33-2 after day one of the third and final Test in Perth.
Nov 30, 10:11
South Africa to bat first against Australia
South Africa captain Graeme Smith wins the toss and chooses to bat first against Australia in Perth in the third and final Test match of the series.
Nov 30, 02:31
Michael Clarke hails "amazing" Ricky Ponting
Michael Clarke heaps praise on the retiring Ricky Ponting.
Nov 29, 15:00
Cricketers pay tribute to retiring Ricky Ponting's Test career
Former and current cricketers take to Twitter to pay tribute to Australia batsman Ricky Ponting, who has decided to retire from Test cricket after 17 years.
Nov 29, 09:22
Ricky Ponting retires from Test cricket
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting announces that he will retire from Test cricket following the third Test against South Africa in Perth.
Nov 29, 05:55
Ricky Ponting: 'Dip in form means Ashes selection is a doubt'
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has said that he needs to play better to ensure he is selected for next summer's Ashes series.
Nov 25, 12:28
South Africa fight back against Australia
South Africa remain in contention in the second Test match in Adelaide after they reduced Australia to 11-5 in their second innings.
Nov 24, 07:31
David Warner, Michael Clarke lead Australia charge
David Warner and Michael Clarke both hit centuries as Australia reach 280/4 at tea on day one of the second Test against South Africa.
Nov 22, 05:49
Jacques Kallis limps off after rattling Australia top order
South Africa's Jacques Kallis takes two wickets before limping off injured during an eventful opening session of the first Test against Australia.
Nov 22, 02:53
Ricky Ponting "confident" of scoring runs against South Africa
Ricky Ponting believes that he can make a "big impact" in the upcoming home Test series with South Africa.
Nov 6, 13:15
Mickey Arthur: Ricky Ponting can play in next Ashes
Australia coach Micky Arthur claims that Ricky Ponting can continue to play for his country untill at least next year's Ashes series against England.
May 1, 22:14
Ricky Ponting dismisses quit talk
Ricky Ponting says that his passion for cricket is still strong despite a poor tour in the Caribbean.
Apr 23, 05:45
Draw likely for Australia, West Indies
The second Test between the West Indies and Australia heads for a draw following rain on day four at Port-of-Spain.
Apr 19, 00:32
Michael Clarke gives Australia fighting chance
A patient innings from Michael Clarke gives Australia a fighting chance going into day four of the first Test against the West Indies.
Apr 9, 23:06
Ricky Ponting predicts England decline
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that England could be at the start of a decline in test cricket after failing to win a game yet in 2012.
Apr 2, 21:19
Somerset not in talks with Ricky Ponting
Somerset confirm that no talks have been held with Ricky Ponting over a proposed move.
Mar 22, 04:58
Somerset hope to sign Ricky Ponting
Somerset's director of cricket Brian Rose confesses that his team are keen on signing former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.
Mar 20, 19:10
Ponting expects One-Day career is over
Ricky Ponting believes that his One-Day career is over after being left out of the Australia squad to tour the West Indies.
Mar 3, 10:42
Michael Clarke wins Allan Border Medal
Australian captain Michael Clarke wins the Allan Border Medal for the third time in his career.
Feb 27, 12:06
Michael Clarke: Ricky Ponting will be missed
Michael Clarke reveals his part in the decision to drop Ricky Ponting from Australia's ODI squad.
Feb 23, 13:48
Ricky Ponting vows to continue playing Test cricket
Ricky Ponting reveals that he does not expect to play one-day cricket for Australia again after being dropped by the national selectors.
Feb 21, 00:25
Ricky Ponting aims to build on Sydney ton
Ricky Ponting says that he aims to build on his first century for two years ahead of the third Test with India.
Jan 12, 05:18
Experienced duo lead Australia fightback
Mike Hussey and Ricky Ponting lead the Australia fightback on day three of their Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne.
Dec 28, 09:42
Ed Cowan enjoys debut half-century
Debutant Ed Cowan and Ricky Ponting make half-centuries as Australia end the opening day of the Boxing Day Test against India on 277-6.
Dec 26, 13:06
Mickey Arthur warns Ricky Ponting over Test place
Australia coach Mickey Arthur warns Ricky Ponting that his Test place is not assured ahead of the series with India.
Dec 21, 02:51
Michael Clarke puts Australia in control
A Michael Clarke century puts Australia in control of the first Test against New Zealand in Brisbane.
Dec 3, 12:54
Australia level series with South Africa
Pat Cummins strikes the winning runs as Australia claim a draw from their Test match series in South Africa.
Nov 21, 15:35
Ricky Ponting sets up exciting final day in Johannesburg
Ricky Ponting ends the day on 54 not out and Pat Cummins takes 6-79 as Australia put themselves in a winning position in the second Test against South Africa.
Nov 20, 20:33
Ricky Ponting ready to build on match-winning innings
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes his match-winning innings in the first ODI could be the start of a big series for him against South Africa.
Oct 20, 09:34
Ricky Ponting told Rahul Dravid not to retire
Ricky Ponting reveals that he told Rahul Dravid not to retire from international cricket.
Aug 25, 12:33
