Ricky Ponting
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Ricky Ponting reacts to Joe Root surpassing him, says 'no reason' why he can't break Sachin's record
Cricket | Jul 25, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTFrom 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 10:47 PM ISTJoe 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 08:14 PM ISTJoe 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTJoe 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 10:35 AM ISTFormer 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 | Jul 22, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTShubman 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 | Jul 21, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTAustralia'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?
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Most runs in Test cricket history, Root can become 2nd leading run-scorer in Manchester
Sports | Jul 19, 2025, 02:10 PM ISTJoe Root can become the second-leading run-scorer in Test cricket in the fourth Test against India at Old Trafford in Manchester. He can surpass Rahul Dravid, Jacques Kallis and Ricky Ponting.
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Joe Root needs just 31 runs to break Jacques Kallis, Rahul Dravid's historic Test feat
Cricket | Jul 19, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTJoe Root needs only 31 runs to leave behind Jacques Kallis and Rahul Dravid in the all-time highest run-scorers list in Test cricket. The former England captain can also surpass Ricky Ponting to become the second-leading run-scorer in the Manchester Test against India.
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Ricky Ponting backs Cameron Green at number 3 despite shaky start
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 09:13 PM ISTAustralia sees Cameron Green as a long-term No. 3 despite early struggles. Ricky Ponting backed him after a gritty knock in tough West Indies conditions and urged patience with Sam Konstas, calling for continued support as he adapts to Test cricket.
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Ricky Ponting names his Australian top 3 for Ashes after below-par performances in the West Indies
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTAustralia won the three-match Test series against the West Indies, but not in the most comprehensive manner, with their top order struggling. Former Australia coach Ricky Ponting gave his view on what the top three for the 2023 Test champions could look like for the Ashes.
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Players to score most runs vs India in Tests ft Joe Root
Sports | Jul 10, 2025, 09:41 PM ISTList of five cricketers who have scored the most runs against India in Test cricket. Joe Root tops the list, who became the first cricketer ever to score over 3000 runs against India in the longest format.
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Most runs as captain in ODIs
Sports | Jul 08, 2025, 11:42 PM ISTCheck the list of five cricketers who scored the most runs as captains in ODI cricket. The list features two Indians in MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.
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Ricky Ponting claims upcoming England tour could be challenging for new skipper Shubman Gill
Cricket | Jun 05, 2025, 07:32 PM ISTFormer Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting took centre stage and talked about how the upcoming five-match series between India and England could be challenging for new Test skipper Shubman Gill. Both sides will lock horns in the first Test from June 20.
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Ricky Ponting gives his take on Shreyas Iyer's Test snub ahead of IPL 2025 final
Cricket | Jun 02, 2025, 11:23 PM ISTPunjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting took centre stage and talked about how gutting it was for him to see Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer's omission from India's Test squad ahead of the side's upcoming Test tour to England.
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Ricky Ponting predicts four Punjab Kings players who can play for India in future
Cricket | May 29, 2025, 03:24 PM ISTPunjab Kings have made it to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after 11 years. The captain-coach duo of Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer worked wonders for the franchise. Meanwhile, Ponting has picked four Punjab Kings players who can play for India in the future.
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Ricky Ponting opens up on his work relation with Shreyas Iyer after PBKS ensure top two finish
Cricket | May 26, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTRicky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer have been working together since their association at Delhi Capitals. The PBKS head coach Ponting opened up on his working relationship with the now Punjab captain Shreyas Iyer.
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Home-bound Ricky Ponting, PBKS foreigners deboarded flight after India-Pakistan ceasefire
Cricket | May 11, 2025, 09:44 PM ISTPunjab Kings head coach and the Australian players have deboarded the flight after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire. Reportedly, it wasn't easy for them, given that the luggage was loaded, but the franchise made important calls to handle the situation.
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'Might be the best win I've ever had as a coach,' says Ricky Ponting after PBKS' heist against KKR
Cricket | Apr 16, 2025, 09:22 AM ISTPunjab Kings shocked the living daylights out of Kolkata Knight Riders by dismissing them for 95 while defending a modest score of 111. This was after the Kings were coming off not being able to protect a score of 245 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad a few days ago.
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Punjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting makes massive statement on impact player rule
Cricket | Apr 07, 2025, 11:04 PM ISTPunjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting recently came forward and talked about the heavily debated impact player rule in the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2025. He opined that the rule is made to please the audience.