Ricky Pointing

Ricky Thomas Ponting is a former cricket coach and cricket commentary journalist in Australia. In 1974. Ponting has been captain of the Australian National team during the Australian "golden era" between 2004 and 2011. In Test cricket. 2002 to 2011 In one-day internationals (ODI) and is the biggest success of any cricketer in history with over 220 victories over 324 matches with his Despite his reputation for being among the finest batsman in the world, Steve Smith has not only achieved a starring role in the 2018 Test series but also achieved a career-best rating in 2018.

Ricky Ponting is one of the greatest cricketers to have ever graced the sport. He has achieved numerous records and accolades throughout his illustrious career, captaining Australia to multiple World Cup victories and cementing his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the game.

Ponting was inborn December 19, 1974, in Launceston, Tasmania. He start playing cricket at a young age and swiftly showed a natural talent for the game. He made his first-class debut for Tasmania in 1992 and his impressive performances earned him a spot in the Australian Test squad just a year later.

Ponting's rise to the top of world cricket was meteoric. He made his Test debut for Australia in December 1995 against Sri Lanka and scored an unbeaten century in his second Test match. He quickly established himself as a key member of the Australian team, and his aggressive batting style and brilliant fielding made him a fan favorite.

In 2004, Ponting was appointed as the captain of the Australian Test team, taking over from Steve Waugh. He had already established himself as a leader on the field, and his appointment as captain was a natural progression. Under Ponting's leadership, Australia went on a dominant run, winning three consecutive World Cups and becoming the top-ranked Test team in the world.

Ponting's records and achievements as a cricketer are numerous. He is one of only four players to have scored more than 13,000 Test runs, and his 41 Test centuries are the second-most in history behind Sachin Tendulkar. He also holds the record for the most Test runs as an Australian, with 13,378 runs to his name.

In addition to his Test success, Ponting was also a key member of the Australian One-Day International (ODI) team. He played in 375 ODIs, scoring 13,704 runs at an average of 42.03. He led Australia to two World Cup victories in 2003 and 2007, and his aggressive captaincy style was a major factor in Australia's success.

Ponting retired from Test cricket in 2012, bringing an end to a career that spanned 17 years. His final Test match was against South Africa in Perth, and he went out in style, scoring a brilliant 41 in his final innings. He continued to play ODI cricket for another year before announcing his retirement from international cricket in 2013.

Despite his retirement, Ponting remains heavily involved in the sport. He has worked as a commentator and analyst for various networks and has also worked as a coach. In 2018, he was appointed as the head coach of the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, and he has since led the team to multiple playoff appearances.

Ponting's first World Cup success came in 1999 when he was a key member of the Australian team that won the tournament in England. He scored 145 not out in the final against Pakistan, helping Australia to a convincing victory. The win was a significant moment in Ponting's career and helped establish him as one of the best players in the world.

In addition to his World Cup success, Ponting also achieved numerous other accolades throughout his career. He was named the ICC Player of the Year in 2006 and 2007 and was also called the Wisden Cricketer of the Year in 2003. He was awarded the Order of Australia in 2012 for his services to cricket.

Despite his success on the international stage, Ponting never forgot his roots. He remained loyal to his home state of Tasmania throughout his career and was a key player for the Tasmanian Tigers in domestic cricket.