Ricky Ponting

Former Australia captain

Pup and I

Sitting back and reflecting on the retirement of Michael Clarke a week or so after the Ashes, I was struck by how much our careers intertwined

04-Sep-2015•Ricky Ponting

Steven Smith should continue at No. 3

Australia's new captain looks dominant in that position, even with the pronounced initial movement of his feet

16-Aug-2015•Ricky Ponting

The importance of knuckling down

Batsmen don't seem adept at getting through testing spells of bowling these days - as we saw at Edgbaston

05-Aug-2015•Ricky Ponting

Time for Clarke to keep it simple

Michael Clarke is at his best when getting on to the front foot. Against Stuart Broad his weight is now going backwards in anticipation of short stuff, which leaves him vulnerable

29-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 11: Glenn McGrath

Last batsman in, but opening with the ball in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a man who bowled with unwavering accuracy

16-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

Every player will feel Haddin's absence

Brad Haddin's record in all matches against England is phenomenal, not least during the most recent Ashes. Walking out without him will be a very different experience for the Australians

15-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 10: Shane Warne

The specialist spinner in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a man with over 700 Test wickets

15-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 9: Jason Gillespie

At No. 9 in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a fast bowler who scored a Test double-hundred

14-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 8: Andrew Flintoff

The allrounder in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: the star of England's 2005 Ashes win

13-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 7: Adam Gilchrist

Behind the stumps in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: the greatest wicketkeeper-batsman of all time?

12-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 6: Michael Hussey

At No. 6 in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a man they called Mr Cricket

11-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 5: Steve Waugh

At No. 5 in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: his predecessor

10-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 4: Kevin Pietersen

Leading the middle order in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a dashing batsman from England (or South Africa)

09-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 3: Justin Langer

At one-drop in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: a gritty left-hand batsman who was a handy opener

08-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 2: Alastair Cook

Joining Matthew Hayden as opening partner in the former Australia captain's Ashes XI: an unflappable run-getter from England

07-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

Loss of Harris will change Australia's bowling plans

Ryan Harris was a bowler for all roles, and his absence makes the Ashes a bit more difficult to call

07-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

No. 1: Matthew Hayden

Opening the batting on the former Australia captain's all-star Ashes XI picked from among his contemporaries: a burly attacker from Queensland

06-Jul-2015•Ricky Ponting

Lack of an explosive batsman hurt England

Relying on bits-and-pieces players, a lack variety in their bowling, and choosing Eoin Morgan as captain contributed to their early exit from the World Cup

12-Mar-2015•Ricky Ponting

New Zealand have more self-belief now

They've drawn from their captain's aggressive style, and their crowds will get up Australia's face. Clarke and Co. have their work cut out

27-Feb-2015•Ricky Ponting

Clarke should relinquish ODI captaincy after the World Cup

It will let him give his best as his Test career winds down and allow Steven Smith to settle into the leadership role in the long run

11-Feb-2015•Ricky Ponting

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