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Ricky Ponting's ODI career in pictures

Three World Cups, 30 tons and many memories

<b>Australia v New Zealand, Carlton & United Series, MCG, January 21, 1998</b>: Much of Ricky Ponting's early success came in the annual home triangular tournament. In 1998, he was the leading run-getter in the series, and scored a hundred in a group game against New Zealand
Australia v New Zealand, Carlton & United Series, MCG, January 21, 1998: Much of Ricky Ponting's early success came in the annual home triangular tournament. In 1998, he was the leading run-getter in the series, and scored a hundred in a group game against New Zealand•Rob Cox/Getty Images
<b>Australia v South Africa, World Cup, Super Sixes, Headingley, June 13, 1999</b>: The Super Six match will always be remembered for Steve Waugh's hundred and Herschelle Gibbs' drop. But keeping Waugh company in a crucial 126-run stand was Ponting, who scored 69
Australia v South Africa, World Cup, Super Sixes, Headingley, June 13, 1999: The Super Six match will always be remembered for Steve Waugh's hundred and Herschelle Gibbs' drop. But keeping Waugh company in a crucial 126-run stand was Ponting, who scored 69•Getty Images
<b>Australia v Pakistan, Carlton & United Series, 2nd final, SCG, February 4, 2000</b>: Ponting topped the run charts in the Carlton & United Series 1999-2000, and was Man of the Match in the final
Australia v Pakistan, Carlton & United Series, 2nd final, SCG, February 4, 2000: Ponting topped the run charts in the Carlton & United Series 1999-2000, and was Man of the Match in the final •Jack Atley/Getty Images
<b>England v Australia, NatWest Series final, The Oval, June 21, 2001</b>: Ponting was the leading run-getter in the NatWest Series and was Man of the Match in the final for his fluent 70 not out
England v Australia, NatWest Series final, The Oval, June 21, 2001: Ponting was the leading run-getter in the NatWest Series and was Man of the Match in the final for his fluent 70 not out •Paul McGregor/ESPNcricinfo Ltd
<b>Australia v India, World Cup final, Johannesburg, March 23, 2003</b>: Ponting's century in the 2003 World Cup final is one of the defining innings of his career. He smashed eight sixes in his 140 to flatten India
Australia v India, World Cup final, Johannesburg, March 23, 2003: Ponting's century in the 2003 World Cup final is one of the defining innings of his career. He smashed eight sixes in his 140 to flatten India•Reuters
<b>Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series final, SCG, February 12, 2006</b>: Ponting's only century in a final of the home triangular tournament came in 2006. His explosive 237-run partnership with Andrew Symonds remains the second-highest stand for the fourth wicket in ODI cricket
Australia v Sri Lanka, VB Series final, SCG, February 12, 2006: Ponting's only century in a final of the home triangular tournament came in 2006. His explosive 237-run partnership with Andrew Symonds remains the second-highest stand for the fourth wicket in ODI cricket•Getty Images
<b>Australia v New Zealand, CB Series, Perth, January 28, 2007</b>: Ponting hit four centuries against New Zealand in 2007, the first coming in the CB series, in which Ponting again topped the run charts
Australia v New Zealand, CB Series, Perth, January 28, 2007: Ponting hit four centuries against New Zealand in 2007, the first coming in the CB series, in which Ponting again topped the run charts •Getty Images
<b>Australia v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Adelaide, December 14, 2007</b>: Ponting ended the most prolific year of his ODI career with two more centuries against New Zealand, in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy
Australia v New Zealand, 1st ODI, Adelaide, December 14, 2007: Ponting ended the most prolific year of his ODI career with two more centuries against New Zealand, in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy •Getty Images
<b>Australia v New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Centurion, October 5, 2009</b>: Australia went on to win the Champions Trophy for the second time, with Ponting and Shane Watson first and second on the run charts, respectively
Australia v New Zealand, Champions Trophy final, Centurion, October 5, 2009: Australia went on to win the Champions Trophy for the second time, with Ponting and Shane Watson first and second on the run charts, respectively•Getty Images
<b>Australia v England, Carlton & United series, 2nd final, MCG, February 13, 1999</b>: Australia won the home triangular again in 1999, with Ponting scoring two half-centuries in the tournament
Australia v England, Carlton & United series, 2nd final, MCG, February 13, 1999: Australia won the home triangular again in 1999, with Ponting scoring two half-centuries in the tournament•Getty Images
<b>Australia v Pakistan, World Cup final, Lord's, June 20, 1999</b>: Ponting had his first taste of World Cup success in 1999; he finished seventh on the tournament's run chart
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup final, Lord's, June 20, 1999: Ponting had his first taste of World Cup success in 1999; he finished seventh on the tournament's run chart•Getty Images
<b>India v Australia, 4th ODI, Visakhapatnam, April 3, 2001</b>: In 2001, Ponting began to have success overseas as well. He scored his first hundred in India in a series that Australia won 3-2
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Visakhapatnam, April 3, 2001: In 2001, Ponting began to have success overseas as well. He scored his first hundred in India in a series that Australia won 3-2•ESPNcricinfo Ltd
<b>South Africa v Australia, 4th ODI, Bloemfontein, March 30, 2002</b>: The success abroad continued, as Ponting got his first hundred in South Africa in 2002. It was also his first hundred as captain.
South Africa v Australia, 4th ODI, Bloemfontein, March 30, 2002: The success abroad continued, as Ponting got his first hundred in South Africa in 2002. It was also his first hundred as captain. •AFP
<b>Australia v India, World Cup final, Johannesburg, March 23, 2003</b>: The result was an easy win for Australia and Ponting held the World Cup aloft, for the first time as captain
Australia v India, World Cup final, Johannesburg, March 23, 2003: The result was an easy win for Australia and Ponting held the World Cup aloft, for the first time as captain•Getty Images
<b>South Africa v Australia, 5th ODI, Johannesburg, March 12, 2006</b>: In the incredible 872-run match at the Wanderers, Ponting's 164 off 105 balls seemed sure to give Australia victory, before Herschelle Gibbs bettered the innings
South Africa v Australia, 5th ODI, Johannesburg, March 12, 2006: In the incredible 872-run match at the Wanderers, Ponting's 164 off 105 balls seemed sure to give Australia victory, before Herschelle Gibbs bettered the innings •Getty Images
<b>Australia v South Africa, Super Eights, World Cup, Basseterre, March 24, 2007</b>: Ponting helped Australia get off to a winning start in the Super Eights stage, with a run-a-ball 91 against South Africa
Australia v South Africa, Super Eights, World Cup, Basseterre, March 24, 2007: Ponting helped Australia get off to a winning start in the Super Eights stage, with a run-a-ball 91 against South Africa•Getty Images
<b>Australia v India, CB Series, SCG, February 24, 2008</b>: He started 2008 positively, with a century against India early in the triangular series, but it was not as good a year for him
Australia v India, CB Series, SCG, February 24, 2008: He started 2008 positively, with a century against India early in the triangular series, but it was not as good a year for him•Getty Images
<b>India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali, November 2, 2009</b>: Ponting's ability to hit the stumps direct was one of the hallmarks of his fielding. This run-out of Yuvraj Singh came in a series Australia won 4-2
India v Australia, 4th ODI, Mohali, November 2, 2009: Ponting's ability to hit the stumps direct was one of the hallmarks of his fielding. This run-out of Yuvraj Singh came in a series Australia won 4-2•Getty Images
<b>Australia v India, Carlton & United Series, MCG, January 12, 2000</b>: Ponting scored his first hundred against India in 2000; he would get five more against them
Australia v India, Carlton & United Series, MCG, January 12, 2000: Ponting scored his first hundred against India in 2000; he would get five more against them •Getty Images
<b>England v Australia, NatWest Series, Bristol, June 10, 2001</b>: In the same year, Ponting scored his first hundred in England, in Bristol
England v Australia, NatWest Series, Bristol, June 10, 2001: In the same year, Ponting scored his first hundred in England, in Bristol•WILLIAM WEST/AFP
<b>Australia v England, VB Series, MCG, December 15, 2002</b>: Ponting's love affair with the MCG continued. He scored two centuries in the home triangular competition, both at the G, and Australia won the tournament again
Australia v England, VB Series, MCG, December 15, 2002: Ponting's love affair with the MCG continued. He scored two centuries in the home triangular competition, both at the G, and Australia won the tournament again•Hamish Blair/Getty Images
<b>New Zealand v Australia, 5th ODI, Napier, March 5, 2005</b>: Ponting had to wait till 2005 to get his first hundred in New Zealand. His innings of 140 helped Australia sweep the series 5-0
New Zealand v Australia, 5th ODI, Napier, March 5, 2005: Ponting had to wait till 2005 to get his first hundred in New Zealand. His innings of 140 helped Australia sweep the series 5-0•Hamish Blair/Getty Images
<b>Australia v England, CB Series, MCG, January 12, 2007</b>: Ponting has been among the top fielders in the one-day game for the entirety of his career. This catch, to dismiss Jon Lewis, epitomises his athleticism
Australia v England, CB Series, MCG, January 12, 2007: Ponting has been among the top fielders in the one-day game for the entirety of his career. This catch, to dismiss Jon Lewis, epitomises his athleticism•Getty Images
<b>Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup final, Bridgetown, April 28, 2007</b>: After a strange final, which finished in the dark, Ponting lifted the World Cup once again
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup final, Bridgetown, April 28, 2007: After a strange final, which finished in the dark, Ponting lifted the World Cup once again •AFP
<b>Australia v England, Champions Trophy semi-final, Centurion, October 2, 2009</b>: In the 2009 Champions Trophy, Ponting's century in the semi-finals helped Australia breeze past the old enemy
Australia v England, Champions Trophy semi-final, Centurion, October 2, 2009: In the 2009 Champions Trophy, Ponting's century in the semi-finals helped Australia breeze past the old enemy •Getty Images
<b>India v Australia, World Cup quarter-final, Ahmedabad, March 24, 2011</b>: By the 2011 World Cup, Ponting's place in the side was being questioned. After a lean patch, he scored a gritty hundred against India in the quarter-final that was highly praise even though it came in a losing cause. It was to be Ponting's last century in ODI cricket, and his last World Cup match
India v Australia, World Cup quarter-final, Ahmedabad, March 24, 2011: By the 2011 World Cup, Ponting's place in the side was being questioned. After a lean patch, he scored a gritty hundred against India in the quarter-final that was highly praise even though it came in a losing cause. It was to be Ponting's last century in ODI cricket, and his last World Cup match •Associated Press