Ricky Ponting

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Watch: Ricky Ponting slips, regains balance and pulls off a stunning catch

Off the first ball of the innings

Almanack
How Ricky Ponting's persona added to the magic of 2005

"Ponting's flaws and strengths were all part of the magic mix"

by Bruce Wilson / December 19, 2020
Australia v India
Ponting involved in heated on-air debate with journalist over Paine DRS call

The heated exchange took place on the first day of the Adelaide Test

by Wisden Staff / December 18, 2020
Australia v India
Ponting lauded, and criticised, after brilliant prediction of Shaw dismissal

"One of the finest cricket brains in the world"

by Wisden Staff / December 17, 2020
Indian Premier League 2020
Rishabh Pant pranks Ricky Ponting during on-air pitchside chat

"I wouldn't mind him out there rather than sitting in the dugout.”

by Wisden Staff / October 17, 2020
Stories
Ricky Ponting gives 'incredible insight' into the secret behind his direct hits

"They didn't really know where I was going to be"

by Wisden Staff / October 12, 2020
Stories
The ten most memorable Test match saving knocks

10 great Test saving knocks

by Roshan Gede / September 29, 2020
The Ten
The Ten: Scrapes, scores & gouges

The ones that have been etched into the pitch and, subsequently, our hearts and minds

by Jack Fairs and Vithushan Ehantharajah / September 29, 2020
Features
The Big Five who defined the era of batsmanship: Ricky Ponting

"His perfectionism was up there with the best"

by Tom Moody / September 12, 2020
Indian Premier League 2020
'Hold on to the ball' – Ponting reiterates no Mankad policy despite Ashwin talks

"I would expect that he would hold on to the ball and not Mankad"

by Wisden Staff / September 9, 2020

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Ricky Ponting

Watch: Ricky Ponting slips, regains balance and pulls off a stunning catch

How Ricky Ponting's persona added to the magic of 2005

Ponting involved in heated on-air debate with journalist over Paine DRS call

Ponting lauded, and criticised, after brilliant prediction of Shaw dismissal

Rishabh Pant pranks Ricky Ponting during on-air pitchside chat

Ricky Ponting gives 'incredible insight' into the secret behind his direct hits

The ten most memorable Test match saving knocks

The Ten: Scrapes, scores & gouges

The Big Five who defined the era of batsmanship: Ricky Ponting

'Hold on to the ball' – Ponting reiterates no Mankad policy despite Ashwin talks

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