Ricky Ponting
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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.
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Should MS Dhoni call it a day after IPL 2025? Ponting has his say on ex-CSK skipper's future
Cricket | Apr 07, 2025, 01:13 PM ISTThe 'Project Punjab' has begun well under Ricky Ponting and Shreyas Iyer as the captain-coach duo in the 2025 edition of the IPL. The Kings lost their first game of the season against the Rajasthan Royals on Saturday and will be keen to bounce back against CSK in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
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Punjab Kings' use of impact player option might set a trend in IPL 2025
Cricket | Mar 26, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTIf you look at a scorecard, you will only see that the Punjab Kings won a thrilling game. But if you watched it live, you will understand that the Shreyas Iyer-led side was prepared for the situation in the game even before the toss.
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Ricky Ponting makes massive statement on young PBKS batter ahead of IPL 2025 campaign
Cricket | Mar 22, 2025, 09:51 PM ISTPunjab Kings' head coach Ricky Ponting recently came forward and backed young batter Priyansh Arya to perform well in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
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'We are going to be one of the greatest Punjab Kings side': Ricky Ponting ahead of IPL 2025
Cricket | Mar 22, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTPunjab Kings are traditionally considered as pushovers in the Indian Premier League. PBKS have qualified for knockouts just twice out of the 17 seasons. However, new head coach Ricky Ponting feels that this will be the greatest PBKS side in history.
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Shreyas Iyer reveals his batting position for IPL 2025
Cricket | Mar 18, 2025, 10:44 PM ISTPunjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer revealed that he will be batting at number three in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). He also lauded head coach Ricky Ponting ahead of the new season.
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Ricky Ponting, Shreyas Iyer elated with PBKS' 'youth and experience' ahead of IPL 2025
Cricket | Mar 18, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTPBKS head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer analyse the squad ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League. The 30-year-old also opened up about reuniting with Ponting at Punjab Kings.
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'Might be playing on his mind': Ponting on Rohit's decision not to retire after Champions Trophy
Cricket | Mar 12, 2025, 02:16 PM ISTRohit Sharma categorically denied the rumours of him calling it a day on his ODI career after leading India to the Champions Trophy win in Dubai a few days ago. Now, Ricky Ponting has tried to dissect Rohit's decision as the wait for the ODI World Cup begins.
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Virat Kohli creates history, moves past Ricky Ponting in elite list
Cricket | Mar 04, 2025, 07:43 PM ISTTaking two catches in the first innings against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Virat Kohli moved past Ricky Ponting in an elite list.
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Ricky Ponting believes 'best-ever' Virat Kohli can break Sachin Tendulkar's ODI world record
Cricket | Feb 26, 2025, 12:45 PM ISTVirat Kohli notched up his 51st ODI century in the clash against Pakistan on Sunday (February 23) and in the process, went past the 14000-run mark in the format as well. Can he surpass Tendulkar to become highest ever run-scorer in ODIs? Ricky Ponting believes Kohli can do it.
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Ricky Ponting suggests radical batting order tweak for Australia in Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 20, 2025, 12:09 PM ISTAustralia have lost their bearings as far as the ODI side is concerned, with respect to form and personnel going into the Champions Trophy. Australia have lost as many as five first-choice players to injuries and pullouts while losing 2-0 to Sri Lanka last week hasn't helped their momentum one bit.
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Not Harshit Rana, Ricky Ponting names this pacer to replace Jasprit Bumrah in Champions Trophy
Cricket | Feb 18, 2025, 09:46 PM ISTFormer Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting advised India to consider Arshdeep Singh over Harshit Rana in the playing XI in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. Mohammed Shami remains the automatic first choice.
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Ricky Ponting left perplexed with Shreyas Iyer's limited role in Indian team
Cricket | Feb 07, 2025, 06:11 PM ISTShreyas Iyer smashed 59 runs off 36 deliveries against England in the first ODI in Nagpur. After the game, he revealed to be not being part of the original playing XI and a last-minute injury to Virat Kohli opened the doors for him.
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SL vs AUS: Steve Smith leaves Ricky Ponting behind to create history for Australia in Test cricket
Cricket | Feb 07, 2025, 09:03 AM ISTSteve Smith continued his ascent on Test record lists as he scripted history for Australia with a couple of catches on Day 1 of the second match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Australia had Sri Lanka nine down after the hosts won the toss and chose to bat first.
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Ricky Ponting names three ‘non-negotiable’ cricketers Punjab Kings signed in 2025
Cricket | Feb 06, 2025, 06:53 PM ISTPunjab Kings had the largest purse heading towards the IPL 2025. They spent the money wisely and signed multiple match-winning cricketers and are hopeful to challenge for the title in the forthcoming season, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer.
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Not Sachin Tendulkar or Bradman, Ponting names 45 ton-maker as 'best cricketer that’s ever played'
Cricket | Feb 04, 2025, 04:04 PM ISTSachin Tendulkar and Don Bradman have been two ultimate legends in cricket. Their legacy still lives with the fans and cricket community. Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has named another man who he thinks is the 'best cricketer that’s ever played'.
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Ponting admits going over budget for Shreyas Iyer, reveals team he didn't want PBKS captain to go to
Cricket | Feb 04, 2025, 02:29 PM ISTIPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer bagged a Rs 26.75 crore paycheque with the Punjab Kings at the 2025 player auction. Iyer is set to reunite with his ex-Delhi Capitals coach at the Kings and Ponting revealed that they were willing to go even higher for him at the auction.
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'They're the owners but it's my team': Ponting on turning PBKS' culture around ahead of IPL 2025
Cricket | Feb 04, 2025, 12:52 PM ISTPunjab Kings will be Ricky Ponting's third franchise as a coach in the IPL. With Ponting having success in the MLC as a head coach and in the Big Bash League as the head of strategy with the Hobart Hurricanes, he'd hope that the rub of the green is with him in the IPL as well.
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Ricky Ponting advocates for Sam Konstas' inclusion in playing XI against Sri Lanka
Cricket | Jan 25, 2025, 10:20 AM ISTFormer cricketer Ricky Ponting expects Sam Konstas to feature in the playing XI against Sri Lanka in the upcoming two-match Test series. However, he expects the conditions to be challenging for the youngsters in the team.