Players / Ricky Ponting

The Investec Ashes 2013

Inverarity rules out Ponting Ashes comeback

Jun 12, 2013: Australia would not turn to retired batsmen such as Ricky Ponting or Simon Katich even if captain Michael Clarke's back problem continues to plague him during the Ashes, according to national selector John Inverarity

Champions Trophy

Twilight heists and chewed nails

Jun 8, 2013: Five unforgettable matches from previous editions of the Champions Trophy

Derbyshire v Surrey, Derby, 4th day

Derbs hold on after Ponting's 192

Jun 2, 2013: Surrey had to settle for a draw from their Championship Division One clash with Derbyshire despite the best efforts of Chris Tremlett and Ricky Ponting

Derbyshire v Surrey, Derby, 3rd day

Ponting not finished with English bowling

Jun 1, 2013: Ricky Ponting has called time on his international career but he has not finished with English bowling as he marked his first-class Surrey debut with a century.

The Ashes 2013

Ponting backtracks over Ashes SOS

May 29, 2013: Ricky Ponting knows that coming out of Test retirement for an Ashes recall is exceptionally unlikely, but he would consider such a move if Australia came calling

Chennai v Mumbai, IPL final, Kolkata

Mentor Kumble relishes Mumbai win

May 27, 2013: Along with Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble and John Wright had formed a strong mentoring group for Mumbai Indians which Kumble thought "seemed complete"

England's beating heart

May 14, 2013: Matt Prior is the fulcrum of the England dressing room today, and the protector of their spirit. But things weren't always this way

Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2013, Jaipur

Openers haven't done the job - Ponting

Apr 18, 2013: Ricky Ponting has said Sachin Tendulkar's and his low returns for Mumbai Indians have affected the team's batting in the tournament

Bangalore v Mumbai, IPL 2013, Bangalore

I insisted RCB buy a lot of bowlers - Kohli

Apr 3, 2013: Strengthening Royal Challengers Bangalore's pace attack at the IPL auction, new captain Virat Kohli has said, was something he "insisted on"

IPL 2013

'Excited to be back for IPL' - Ponting

Mar 31, 2013: Mumbai Indians captain Ricky Ponting has said he is excited to be back for the IPL after a gap of five years and that with his retirement from international cricket

Australia news

Ponting named Sheffield Shield player of the year

Mar 20, 2013: In a reminder of what the Australian team is missing, Ricky Ponting was deservedly named Sheffield Shield player of the year at the state cricket awards in Hobart

Caribbean Premier League 2013

Ponting first international player to join CPL

Mar 15, 2013: Ricky Ponting is the first international player to join the newly formed Caribbean Premier League, which begins July 29

Australia's troubled tour

Ponting shows staunch support for Watson

Mar 14, 2013: Ricky Ponting has mounted a staunch defence of Shane Watson's qualities as a team player

Tasmania v Victoria, Sheffield Shield, Hobart, 1st day

Ponting ton makes it Tasmania's day

Mar 14, 2013: Ricky Ponting clattered his third Sheffield Shield century of the summer as Tasmania maintained their late push to reach the competition final

WA v Tas, Sheffield Shield, Perth

Ponting builds big lead for Tigers

Feb 22, 2013: Ricky Ponting led Tasmania to a what appeared a decisive lead after Luke Butterworth razed Western Australia's first innings for 97 on day two

Australia news

BBL chief McKenna's dual roles under spotlight

Feb 22, 2013: Mike McKenna's contentious dual role as Cricket Australia's commercial chief and custodian of its disciplinary codes will be examined as part of CA's integrity review

IPL 2013 news

Ricky Ponting to lead Mumbai Indians

Feb 21, 2013: Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting as their captain for the sixth edition of IPL

County news

Surrey bring in Ponting as Smith cover

Feb 21, 2013: Surrey have pulled off a second major signing by securing the services of Ricky Ponting for June and July this season.

Australia news

Ponting fined for throwing bat

Feb 20, 2013: Ricky Ponting has been fined $250 by Cricket Australia for breaching the Code of Behaviour while playing a one-day match for Tasmania against Western Australia

WA v Tasmania, Ryobi Cup, Perth

Tigers win sets up Vic v Qld final

Feb 19, 2013: A thrilling century by Mitchell Marsh on his return to Western Australia's side was not enough to prevent Tasmania from completing a 51-run victory at the WACA Ground