Ricky Ponting- Former Cricketer (In a Nutshell)
- Ricky Ponting was born in Australia on December 19th, 1974.
- He was a Right-handed batsman.
- Remarkably, he made 41 100s and 62 50s in 168 Test matches.
- His captaincy record was respectable; he captained 77 Test matches, with Australia winning 48 games, 13 draws and 16 losses.
- He played for seven Domestic teams; Tasmania, Somerset, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Surrey and Antigua Hawkbills.
- “It’s nice to put your hand up and do the big things the team requires of you.”- Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting- Former Cricketer (Nitty Gritty)
- “I think any time you lose and Ashes series, especially with the hype and build-up surrounding it and the pride we have as Australians playing against England, that’s always hard to take.”- Ricky Ponting
- “Every decision you make in life, not just on the sporting field – a lot of time and energy goes into it. You think things through before you make decisions and you always think the decision you make at the time is going to be the right one.”- Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting- Former Cricketer (What set him apart)
- “I was always fiercely determined and driven to succeed.”- Ricky Ponting
- “It’s always good to win a Test match and if you win it comfortably, it can leave a few psychological marks on opposition sides.”- Ricky Ponting
- “We knew that if we had to win the World Cup, the defensive side of the game had to be better, which means bowlers will have to bowl tight and we will have to field better.”- Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting- Former Cricketer (Final Thoughts)
- Ricky Ponting retired from professional cricket in 2013.
- “How much golf I actually play depends on whom you ask. My wife says I’m out there every day. If you ask me, the cricket is getting in the way of the golf.”- Ricky Ponting