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New Zealand's white-ball title in an ICC event not far away, says Ponting

New Zealand have a knack of cracking the code when it comes to qualifying for the knockout rounds of ICC tournaments, and the just-concluded Champions Trophy was no different, where they made it to the final but lost to India at the last hurdle.

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We should love this India team but Champions Trophy felt a hollow triumph

Rohit Sharma’s side are all-time greats but Indian dominance has created imbalance and over-dependence

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Rohit not retiring because he wants 'one more crack' at ODI World Cup: Ricky Ponting

India suffered a heartbreak at the last ODI World Cup in 2023, which slipped out of the hands of Rohit Sharma's team at the last hurdle, as they lost the final to Australia after an unbeaten run to that point. And former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that's the reason…

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South Africa hold the edge over New Zealand in Champions Trophy semifinal, says Ponting

South Africa are favourites heading into their Champions Trophy semifinal clash against New Zealand on Wednesday, with Australian great Ricky Ponting believing the Proteas have "a bit more class and power" in their lineup. Despite New Zealand’s history of punching above their weight in ICC tournaments, Ponting feels South Africa’s…

The Times of India

India vs Australia: Ricky Ponting backs Jake Fraser-McGurk as Matt Short's replacement for Champions Trophy semi-final

Australia need to fill a spot at the top of the order for their semi-final against India on Tuesday, after a quadriceps injury ruled out Matthew Short for the remainder of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

The Times of India

'India will start favourites, but ...': Ricky Ponting cautions Rohit Sharma's team against underestimating Australia despite the edge

NEW DELHI: India and Australia are set to battle in the first semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Tuesday, marking their first ODI meeting since the 2023 World Cup final. Despite Australia’s dominant win in Ahmedabad, former captain Ricky Ponting believes India will enter the contest…

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'You never write him off': Ricky Ponting on Virat Kohli's pursuit of Sachin Tendulkar's record

NEW DELHI: As batting maestro Virat Kohli makes his 300th ODI appearance, his exceptional career achievements continue to accumulate, positioning him for another significant milestone.

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Ponting lauds Australia’s gritty Champions Trophy run without star pacers

NEW DELHI: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in Australia's performance despite the absence of star pace trio Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazelwood.

The Times of India

'Big games equal big names': Ricky Ponting hails Virat Kohli after match-winning century against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli once again proved why he is regarded as one of the greatest modern-day cricketers, guiding India to a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai with an unbeaten century. His 100 off 111 balls not only secured India's win but also reinforced his reputation as a player…

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'Best 50-over player I've seen': Ricky Ponting backs Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's ODI run-scoring record

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on Virat Kohli, acknowledging the Indian superstar's consistency and longevity in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Speaking on The ICC Review, Ponting — himself one of the highest run-scorers in ODIs — expressed confidence in Kohli's ability to finish as the…

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Virat Kohli surpasses Ricky Ponting in all-time run-scorer list across formats

NEW DELHI: Run-machine Virat Kohli once again proved why he is one of the greatest batters of all time, smashing his 51st ODI century to guide India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in their ICC Champions Trophy clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.

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'Thoroughly deserves to be the No.1 ranked batter': Ricky Ponting heaps praise on Shubman Gill

NEW DELHI: India's newly crowned world No.1 ODI batter, Shubman Gill, lived up to his billing with a magnificent century, steering India to a six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 opener. His composed knock, his second consecutive ODI ton, reinforced his dominance in white-ball cricket and…

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 history: Winners, India vs Pakistan, top players

A lookback at biggest talking points and the moments that mattered the most in the tournament’s 27-year history.

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Is Steve Smith set to become the best? What data says about Test cricket’s elite 10,000+ run club

In the recent Border-Gavaskar series against India, Steve Smith agonisingly missed out reaching 10,000 Test runs in front of his home crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground, falling short by just one run.

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'Pakistan are still very, very dangerous': Shastri, Ponting explain why the hosts are a formidable force at ICC Champions Trophy

Former cricketers Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting believe Pakistan will be a formidable force at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, citing home advantage, a potent pace attack, and key match-winners as reasons why they could excel.

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Lyon takes Galle lesson all the way to 550 wickets

Some 14 years and 550 Test wickets later, a piece of advice from Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey is still ringing in Nathan Lyon's ears.

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Records tumbling for 'all-time great' Steve Smith

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has brought up a host of batting milestones on the ongoing Test tour of Sri Lanka.

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep, Chahal were 'non-negotiables'at IPL auction, reveals Punjab Kings head coach Ponting

NEW DELHI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting has disclosed that Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Yuzvendra Chahal were "non-negotiables" for him at the IPL 2025 mega auction, as the newly appointed head coach sets out to revamp Punjab Kings in pursuit of their first-ever title.

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ICC Champions Trophy: Mohammed Shami's fitness key for India's success, say Ponting and Shastri

NEW DELHI: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes the focus now shifts to Mohammed Shami as he returns from injury in India's ongoing limited-overs series against England. Shami, who last played for India, before the England series, in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup final in November 2023, is seen…

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'Certainly a great tournament to be a part of': Lockie Ferguson on IPL

Speed is Lockie Ferguson’s trademark. His bowling is among the quickest in the world, and even his captaincy career has taken off with velocity. Ferguson led New Zealand against Bangladesh for three ODIs in September 2023, but it is as leader of the Desert Vipers in ILT20 2025 that his…

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'It's high risk': Ravi Shastri on rushing 'unfit' Jasprit Bumrah back in Champions Trophy

NEW DELHI: Former India coach Ravi Shastri has cautioned against rushing Jasprit Bumrah back into action for the Champions Trophy if he is not fully fit. Calling it a "high-risk move," Shastri emphasised the importance of managing Bumrah’s workload carefully, given his history of injuries.

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Smith's path from Sydney suburbs to history books

Steve Smith has been building an international legacy for 15 years, but it might not be until his career is over that it is fully appreciated.

The Times of India

Who'll play Champions Trophy final? Shastri & Ponting pick the two teams

For the first time since 2017, the Champions Trophy will make its comeback to the International Cricket Council (ICC) calendar when the 50-over tournament kicks off on February 19. Picking their favourites to contest the final, Ricky Ponting and Ravi Shastri concur on the choice of two teams likely to…

The Times of India

Ricky Ponting names his favourite teams for Champions Trophy summit clash

NEW DELHI: The great Ricky Ponting believes that Australia and India are the favorites to participate in the summit match of the ICC Champions Trophy because of their recent history and player quality.

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Sports quiz of the week: Six Nations, big deals, big hitters and Champions League

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