Dec 3, 2012

Ricky Ponting poses with his wife and children after his farewell Test

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Dec 3, 2012

Ricky Ponting talks to his daughter

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Dec 3, 2012

The South Africans gather for a huddle to celebrate their series win

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Dec 3, 2012

Graeme Smith with the ICC Test Championship mace after winning the Perth Test

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Dec 3, 2012

Ricky Ponting is carried by David Warner and Michael Clarke after the Perth Test

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Dec 3, 2012

The South African team gather for a photograph after their victory against Australia

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Dec 3, 2012

Dale Steyn gestures after claiming Michael Hussey's wicket

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Dec 3, 2012

Ed Cowan scored a half-century before falling prey to the pull shot

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Dec 3, 2012

Robin Peterson took three crucial wickets

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Dec 3, 2012

Michael Clarke is stumped

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Dec 3, 2012

Dale Steyn is pumped after claiming the wicket of Michael Hussey

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Dec 3, 2012

Shane Watson edged to slip to be out for 25

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Dec 3, 2012

David Warner walks back after being dismissed off the second ball of the day

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Dec 3, 2012

Jacques Kallis shakes hands with Ricky Ponting

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Dec 3, 2012

Hashim Amla and Robin Peterson congratulate Ricky Ponting

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Dec 3, 2012

The curtain comes down on Ricky Ponting's storied career

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Dec 3, 2012

A disappointed Ricky Ponting after his dismissal

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Dec 3, 2012

Rianna Ponting shows her support for Ricky Ponting

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Dec 3, 2012

The scoreboard says it all: "Thanks Ricky"

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Dec 3, 2012

An overjoyed Robin Peterson after dismissing Ricky Ponting

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