Ricky Ponting

RICKY PONTING’S NEWS

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RICKY PONTING BIO

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Ricky Ponting, nicknamed “Punter” (due to his interest in greyhound betting), is one of Australia’s greatest cricketers, known for his aggressive batting and astute leadership. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, he debuted for Tasmania at 17 and for Australia at 20.

Ponting scored 27,483 international runs, including 13,378 Test runs and 13,704 ODI runs, with 71 centuries. He captained Australia to two World Cup titles and is the country’s most successful Test captain. After retiring in 2012, he coached IPL teams and commentated globally. Known for his competitive spirit, Ponting remains a cricketing icon.

RICKY PONTING DEBUT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

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• ODI – February 19, 2012 Australia vs India at Brisbane
• T20I – June 08, 2009 Australia vs Sri Lanka at Nottingham
• Test – November 30 – December 03, 2012 Australia vs South Africa at W.A.C.A

RICKY PONTING CRICKET & MORE

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Nature on the field – aggressive, fearless, and instinctive 

• Like to play against – South Africa, India, and England

RICKY PONTING RECORDS

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• Most international runs for Australia: 27,483
• Most Test centuries for Australia: 41 (tied with Steve Waugh)
• Most ODI centuries for Australia: 30
• Most Test wins as captain: 48
• Only captain to win two consecutive World Cups undefeated (2003, 2007)
• Most catches by a non-wicketkeeper in Tests: 196
• Fastest ODI century by an Australian: 102 off 71 balls vs. India, 2003
• Most Test runs in a calendar year: 1,503 in 2005
• IPL: 401 runs in 16 matches (Average 26.73, Strike Rate 108.67)

RICKY PONTING AWARDS

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• Wisden Cricketer of the Year: 2003
• Allan Border Medal: 2004, 2006, 2007
• ICC Player of the Year: 2006, 2007
• ICC Test Player of the Year: 2006
• Compton-Miller Medal: 2006–07, 2009 Ashes
• ICC Hall of Fame: Inducted in July 2018
• Australian Cricket Awards Male Cricketer of the Decade: 2010
• Order of Australia (AM): 2012 for services to cricket

RICKY PONTING CONTROVERSIES

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• 1998 Kolkata Nightclub Incident: Early in his career, Ponting was involved in a drunken altercation, leading to a fine and temporary suspension from the Australian team. He sought counseling for alcohol issues.
• 2005 Ashes Ball-Tampering Allegation: Accused of instructing teammates to tamper with the ball during the Ashes; no conclusive evidence found.
• 2008 Sydney Test (Monkeygate): As captain, Ponting was criticized for his role in the controversial umpiring decisions and Harbhajan Singh’s alleged racial slur against Andrew Symonds. The incident strained India-Australia relations.
• 2010 Ashes Outburst: Fined for arguing with umpires over a decision during the Ashes, highlighting his fiery temperament.

RICKY PONTING FAVOURITES

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Shots	Pull shot, cover drive
Batsmen	Brian Lara and Sachin Tendulkar
Bowler	Glenn McGrath and Shane Warne
Cricket Stadium	Melbourne Cricket Ground , Lord’s
Food	seafood
Car	Mercedes-Benz

RICKY PONTING’S VIDEO

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RICKY PONTING SALARY

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• Salary – Coaching Salary: ₹3.5 crore per year

– IPL 2022 – INR 3.5 crore (as coach)

• Income – INR 83.5 crore per annum

• Net Worth (Approx) – $15 million to $20 million.

RICKY PONTING BUSINESS INVESTMENTS

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Co-owns Ponting Wines, a Tasmanian vineyard producing premium wines.

RICKY PONTING BRAND-ENDORSEMENTS

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Associated with Valvoline, Kookaburra, Rexona, Pura Milk, Adidas, and Swisse Wellness.

RICKY PONTING CHARITY FOUNDATION

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Co-founded the Ponting Foundation (2008) with Rianna to support children with cancer and their families, raising millions through events like golf days.

RICKY PONTING PHOTOS GALLERY

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