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  Virat Kohli shatters Ricky Ponting's world record after breaking Tendulkar's feat in 3rd ODI

  Cricket | January 19, 2026 19:30 IST

  Virat Kohli played a jaw-dropping knock in the third ODI between India and New Zealand. En route to his 124 in Indore, he registered some massive milestones, including breaking a Ricky Ponting world record.

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  Ricky Ponting hails Mitchell Starc, says 'don't think I've seen him bowl better'

  Cricket | December 25, 2025 10:40 IST

  Mitchell Starc dominates 2025 cricket with 51 Test wickets at 17.15, excelling in Australia’s 3-0 Ashes lead. Ricky Ponting praises his evolved skills, including wobble seam and in-swingers, making him a complete, lethal fast-bowling force.

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  Virat Kohli breaks Ricky Ponting's world record with phenomenal knock vs South Africa in Ranchi

  Cricket | November 30, 2025 17:28 IST

  Virat Kohli's knock of 135 runs in the first ODI against South Africa, included seven sixes. With that, he broke Ricky Ponting's long-standing record for most sixes at number 3 in international cricket. Courtesy of his knock, India posted 349 runs in the first innings.

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  Virat Kohli set to join Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis in elite record list

  Cricket | November 29, 2025 10:32 IST

  Virat Kohli is just one 50+s score away from reaching 100 at home across formats, putting him on the verge of joining Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, and Jacques Kallis in an elite list, with the milestone possible in the upcoming South Africa series.

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  Ponting optimistic about Pant's leadership skills ahead of his Test captaincy debut in Guwahati

  Cricket | November 21, 2025 23:46 IST

  Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will be standing in as India’s captain for the second and final Test against South Africa in Shubman Gill’s absence. Pant, who has led India before in the T20Is and a couple of teams in the IPL, will be leading the Test team for the first time in his career.

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  Ricky Ponting picks his Australian XI for first Ashes Test - names two debutants, no Beau Webster

  Cricket | November 20, 2025 9:53 IST

  Australia are yet to zero down on their playing XI for the first Ashes Test against England in Perth. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting hoped to see a couple of debutants in the opening game, while handed a recall to the experienced batter as he named his XI for the Perth clash.

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  Fastest players to reach 50 international centuries

  Sports | October 26, 2025 13:00 IST

  With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli putting up a masterclass against Australia in the ongoing white-ball series between India and Australia, let us have a look at the top five players to reach 50 international centuries the fastest.

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  'You don't write off champions': Ponting pushes for Rohit, Kohli's case for 2027 World Cup

  Cricket | October 21, 2025 12:41 IST

  Ricky Ponting was confident that the duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli can last until the 2027 World Cup, even though the journey won't be the easiest. Both Rohit and Kohli failed to score on their return in the first ODI in Perth and will be keen to get back amongst runs in Adelaide.

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  Fastest players to reach 50 international centuries

  Sports | August 31, 2025 10:25 IST

  Over the years, there have been several spectacular players who have made quite the impact on cricket with their bat, continuing on the same, let us have a look at the top 6 fastest players to reach 50 international centuries.

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  Steve Smith, Ricky Ponting weigh in on Joe Root's quest for a century in Australia ahead of Ashes

  Cricket | August 15, 2025 22:12 IST

  Steve Smith praised Joe Root’s recent form but noted his lack of a Test century in Australia, calling it a goal Root likely wants to achieve. Ricky Ponting called the stat an anomaly, praising Root’s evolution into a great through consistency and adaptability.

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  Ricky Ponting applauds Bazball, notes its evolution ahead of Ashes

  Cricket | August 09, 2025 20:33 IST

  Ricky Ponting praised England’s refined Bazball approach after their 2-2 series against India, noting its maturity and potential in the upcoming Ashes. He believes England’s aggressive style and top-order form could be key in challenging Australia.

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  Players with most Test centuries at home

  Sports | August 04, 2025 14:30 IST

  Star England batter Joe Root has been exceptional for his side in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025 against India. With a century in the second innings of the fifth test, Root went on to become the batter with the most test tons at home.

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  Joe Root breaks Kumar Sangakkara's record in fifth Test against India at Oval

  Cricket | August 01, 2025 20:29 IST

  Joe Root has overtaken Kumar Sangakkara to become the third-highest run-scorer against India in international cricket, with 4,290 runs. Only Ricky Ponting and Mahela Jayawardene are ahead of him on the all-time list.

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  Ricky Ponting reacts to Joe Root surpassing him, says 'no reason' why he can't break Sachin's record

  Cricket | July 25, 2025 23:54 IST

  From being the fifth-highest run-scorer in Tests, Joe Root became the second most prolific run-maker in the format. On a day that was bossed by England, Root surpassed Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to take the second spot in the record.

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  Most runs scored by a batter in Test cricket, Root topples Ponting, Kallis, Dravid

  Sports | July 25, 2025 22:47 IST

  Joe Root surpassed Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting to become the second-leading run-scorer in Test cricket history. Only Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of him in the race. Notably, Joe surpassed the legend with a century against India in Manchester.

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  Joe Root edges closer to cricket's biggest honour, leaves Ricky Ponting behind

  Cricket | July 25, 2025 20:14 IST

  Joe Root broke Ricky Ponting's record for most runs in Test cricket history. Only Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of him in the all-time list. Apart from that, Root broke several other records with his 38th century in Test cricket.

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  Joe Root breaks Ponting, Kallis' legendary Test record, only behind Sachin Tendulkar

  Cricket | July 25, 2025 17:42 IST

  Joe Root broke Ricky Ponting and Jacques Kallis' record for most 50+ scores in Test cricket history. Only the legendary Sachin Tendulkar is ahead of the England international. Root needs 16 more 50+ scores to topple Tendulkar for the record.

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  Ricky Ponting questions Shubman Gill's tactics following India's struggle on day 2

  Cricket | July 25, 2025 10:35 IST

  Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting recently came forward and called out Shubman Gill and his tactics on day 2 of the ongoing fourth Test of the series against England. He questioned the decision to let Anshul Kamboj take the new ball.

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  Ricky Ponting backs Shubman Gill for Lord's outburst: 'That's captain standing up for his team'

  Cricket | July 22, 2025 17:21 IST

  Shubman Gill charged at Zak Crawley at the fag end of Day 3 of the Lord's Test after the England opener tried killing out time in an attempt to deny India an extra over. Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has backed Gill for his outburst.

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  Highest individual score in T20Is on debut; ex-Australian captain tops the list

  Sports | July 21, 2025 16:58 IST

  Australia's Mitch Owen on Sunday became only the third Australian to smash a fifty on his T20I debut against the West Indies and ended up being adjudged the Player of the Match for his all-round contribution. Do you know who has the highest score on T20I debut among full-member nations?