Australia v South Africa, 3rd Test, Perth, 4th day
Ponting's decorated career comes to a close
With Australia in big trouble, Ricky Ponting jogged out to bat for the last time in international cricket•Getty Images
Ponting got going with one of this typically regal pull shots•Getty Images
Kallis, one of the few active players from the early stages of Ponting's career, showed his appreciation•AFP
The scoreboard said it all: "Thanks Ricky"•AFP
Graeme Smith's side showed a touch of class, giving Ponting a guard of honour•Getty Images
There was to be no fairytale finish for Ponting, as he edged a catch to Jacques Kallis at slip on 8•Getty Images
Ponting's final series was one of his leanest in international cricket with scores 0, 4, 16, 4 and 8•Getty Images
His wife Rianna Ponting was on hand to show her support•Getty Images
Robin Peterson became the last man to dismiss Ponting in international cricket•Getty Images
Ponting saluted the crowd as he walked off •Getty Images
Ponting's finished his illustrious career as the man with the most Test wins and as the highest Test run-getter for Australia•Getty Images