Ricky Ponting

Ponting to seek explanation from Symonds on McCullum comment

Ponting to seek explanation from Symonds on McCullum commentAdelaide, Jan. 26: Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has said that he will seek an explanation from all-rounder Andrew Symonds on why he labelled New Zealand wicketkeeper Brendon McCullum a "lump of shit" in a radio interview late last week.

Ponting tells Warner to trust himself

Ponting tells Warner to trust himselfSydney, Jan. 22 : Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting has reportedly told batting sensation David Warner to trust himself and his ability as he gets ready to erupt in front of his hometown fans for the first time at the SCG.

Selectors have stuck with Warner to open the batting for Friday''s third one-dayer against South Africa, and Ponting has no doubts the rookie left-hander can quickly bounce back to form.

Warner made front and back-page headlines when he slammed a whirlwind 89 off 43 balls on his Twenty20 debut for Australia earlier this month.

Frantic schedule will prevent best Australian side from always playing: Ponting

Frantic schedule will prevent best Australian side from always playing: PontingSydney, Jan. 22 : Skipper Ricky Ponting believes Australia can no longer afford to pick its best squad for all future one-dayers because of the frantic schedule over the next two years.

According to Fox Sports, there are no significant breaks in Australia''s program until May 2010, which is likely to coincide with another IPL tournament.

Ponting believes new power play rule a tactical advancement in ODI cricket

Ponting believes new power play rule a tactical advancement in ODI cricketMelbourne, Jan 17 : Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes that a new rule favouring the batting team could be a major tactical advancement in one-day cricket.

The first ODI game between Australia and South Africa at the MCG was the first international Down Under where batting sides could nominate a five-over power play, where only three fielders are permitted outside the infield.

Ponting unsure about Strauss

Ponting unsure about StraussMelbourne, Jan.

Ponting believes Oz''s recent form good enough for Proteas

Ponting believes Oz''s recent form good enough for ProteasMelbourne, Jan. 16 : Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting believes that his side is in the form of its life, and has the momentum going into the first of five one-dayers against South Africa.

According to Fox Sports, Ponting and his men must fight for every centimeter of advantage, and therefore, it comes as no surprise that he has declared a psychological victory for his men.

He has suggested that the visitors are in a state without their captain Graeme Smith and were over-run with meddling generals during the last Twenty20 match.

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