Ricky Ponting
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Fastest players to reach 50 international centuries
Sports | Aug 31, 2025, 10:25 AM ISTOver 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 | Aug 15, 2025, 10:12 PM ISTSteve 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 | Aug 09, 2025, 08:33 PM ISTRicky 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 | Aug 04, 2025, 02:30 PM ISTStar 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 | Aug 01, 2025, 08:29 PM ISTJoe 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 | 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.