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Mitchell Starc, who was a key member of Australia’s 2017 Ashes Test squad, should have been a part of the squad that played against England in Leeds, feels former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. (Photo:AFP)

Reasons why Mitchell Starc's presence could have changed the result of 3rd Ashes Test

In the third match, Australia set England a target of 359 which the hosts easily chased down with the help of Ben Stokes who scored 135*.

29 Aug 2019 6:22 PM

The ongoing Ashes is currently tied at 1-1 with still two Test matches left to play. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Lyon will feel like he has let his team down', says Ricky Ponting

Ponting's remarks came after England's thrilling one-wicket win in the third Test at Headingley of the ongoing Ashes.

26 Aug 2019 9:13 AM

Despite admitting England played really well on day three of the third Ashes Test, Former Australia player Ricky Ponting is optimistic about Australia's win in the game as he feels that Tim Paine-led side has got 'plenty of runs'. (Photo:AP)

Ricky Ponting hopes Australia win third Ashes Test

It was Joe Denly and Joe Root's 126-run partnership which has put England on a dominating position in the match.

25 Aug 2019 7:30 PM

Ponting's comments came in after Smith was seen offering advice to bowlers and discussing with Paine on numerous occasions during the first Ashes Test match. (Photo: AFP)

Ponting feels Tim Paine should use Steve Smith's experience

Ricky Ponting lavishly praised 'experienced guy' Steve Smith and said that it would be silly if Tim Paine does not use him on the field.

04 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

England will resume from 267/4 on Day 3. (Photo: AFP)

Ashes 2019: 'Batting in first innings let the team down', says Ricky Ponting

Steve Smith saved the sinking Australian side, who were reduced to 122 for 8 by the English bowlers.

03 Aug 2019 12:36 PM

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has called for cricket to ditch its requirement for neutral umpires. (Photo: AFP)

'Re-think neutral umpires', Ponting says after Ashes debacle

Umpires Aleem Dar and Joel Wilson drew widespread criticism after a rocky day one at Edgbaston on Friday.

02 Aug 2019 2:15 PM

Ponting compared Smith's unbeaten 141-run inning that he played during the 2017-18 Ashes in Brisbane. (Photo: AFP)

Ricky Ponting hails Steve Smith's mental strength as he overcomes boos to smash ton

Smith made his comeback to Test cricket on Thursday after serving a year-long ban for his involvement in last year's ball-tampering scandal.

02 Aug 2019 12:44 PM

The first Test match between Australia and England will start on August 1. (Photo: AFP)

Ricky Ponting urges Khawaja to impose himself more in the game

Ponting also recalled Khawaja's performance during Test match series against India saying that the left-handed batsman was not at his best.

29 Jul 2019 6:51 PM

Apart from David Warner and Steve Smith, it was Cameron Bancroft who was banned but he was handed a nine-month ban as opposed to one-year ban for Warner and Smith. (Photo:AFP)

Ricky Ponting happy to see David Warner, Steve Smith perform in World Cup

In 2018, Warner and Smith were banned for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

28 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

England will next take on Australia in the Ashes, set to begin from August 3. (Photo: File)

Ricky Ponting lauds Ben Stokes for his maturity

Stokes missed out on the 2017-18 Ashes due to his involvement in a court case after he was involved in a street fight in Bristol.

24 Jul 2019 2:40 PM

Australia's defeat in their final group stage game to South Africa on Saturday was compounded with injuries to Usman Khawaja (hamstring) and Marcus Stoinis (side) that saw Matthew Wade and Mitchell Marsh pulled out of the Australia A tour to join the World Cup squad as cover. (Photo: AP/AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'SA loss, injury has hit Australia before World Cup semis': Ponting

Shaun Marsh was already been ruled out of the tournament after suffering a fractured wrist in a net session.

08 Jul 2019 1:22 PM

Warner’s facial gesture shows that Ricky must have said something which ridiculed Warner. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Did Warner actually engage in verbal spat with Ponting; watch video

A video has surfaced online, in which David Warner was seen exchanging heated arguments with Ponting.

26 Jun 2019 5:00 PM

Virat Kohli Kohli will be the third Indian after Sachin and Rahul Dravid who have scored 34,357 and 24,208 runs respectively. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Virat Kohli close to breaking Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara’s record

During the match against Pakistan, Kohli had overtaken Sachin to be the quickest to score 11,000 ODI runs.

21 Jun 2019 3:19 PM

Ponting stated that they also needed a Dhawan-like inning in their top-order and that would have had put them in the game.

Ricky Ponting criticises Australian batting after defeat against India

Ponting feels that Finch's run out happened at a really crucial time as the team had just started to get momentum.

11 Jun 2019 1:36 PM

Yuvi's all-round performance in the 2011 World Cup earned him the player of the tournament award. (Photo: Mrugesh Bandiwadeka)

'Muralitharan and McGrath were the toughest one I played against': Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh will always be remembered for smashing six sixes in an over of Stuart Broad in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup.

11 Jun 2019 12:52 PM

India preferred Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s swing to Mohammed Shami’s pace against South Africa, but they might sacrifice one of their two frontline spinners to accommodate a paceman at the Oval.

Ricky Ponting warns Australia of bouncers at Oval against India

The Caribbean pace battery terrorised Australia’s top order at Trent Bridge, reducing them to 38-4 in the eighth over.

08 Jun 2019 8:49 AM

Australia will begin their campaign against Afghanistan on June 1 at Bristol. (Photo: AFP)

'Australia's ability to bowl and play spin will define their WC success': Ponting

Ponting said there were concerns about middle-order's ability to play spin but the return of Warner and Smith has strengthened the team.

23 May 2019 12:09 PM

The two-time World Cup winning skipper said England's depth in the batting department makes the hosts a force to reckon with in the upcoming World Cup.

'Jos Buttler is England's dangerman', says Ricky Ponting

Besides Buttler, England's team comprises of match-winners like skipper Morgan, Bairstow, Root, Stokes and Archer to name a few.

22 May 2019 1:47 PM

Delhi Capitals play against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. (Photo: BCCI)

'Trusting talented young players like Rishabh Pant helped us to find form': Ponting

DC now have 14 points from 11 matches, which include 7 wins and 4 losses, and Ponting believes that his team is peaking at the right time.

26 Apr 2019 3:40 PM

Dhawan is currently playing in IPL for Delhi Capitals, coached by former Australia skipper Ponting while former India captain Ganguly is associated with the franchise as advisor. (Photo: BCCI)

'I am very fortunate to work with Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting': Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan also heaped praises on his Delhi Capitals teammate Prithvi Shaw, saying he is the next big thing in Indian cricket.

25 Apr 2019 4:18 PM

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