Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted he had his doubts about Punjab Kings’ team selection, believing Azmatullah Omarzai deserved a place in the XI against the Gujarat Titans. However, head coach Ricky Ponting once again proved why he remains one of the sharpest tactical minds in the game, with his decision to back Xavier Bartlett […]

For Suryansh Shedge, the journey with Punjab Kings over the past year has been as much about growth as it has been about handling setbacks. A breakout domestic season in 2024 fast-tracked his entry into the IPL, but the heartbreak of losing the 2025 final to Royal Challengers Bengaluru still lingers. Yet, instead of dwelling […]

Cooper Connolly is set to play a crucial role for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, with head coach Ricky Ponting confirming that the young Australian will bat at No. 3 this season. Connolly steps into a key position previously occupied by Josh Inglis, who was instrumental in Punjab’s run to the IPL 2025 final. Inglis […]

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya recently shared a light-hearted yet memorable story from his early days with the Mumbai Indians, recalling how a prank by Ricky Ponting left him momentarily dreaming big during the IPL 2015 season. Speaking at the BCCI Awards in New Delhi, Pandya revealed how Ponting, then part of the MI setup, jokingly told […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has lauded Team India for their dominant run in the T20 World Cup 2026, shedding light on a crucial yet often underappreciated factor behind their sustained success in white-ball cricket. Ponting described India as one of the most complete T20 sides in recent years, emphasising that their strength goes far […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has praised several standout performers from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, awarding high player ratings to some of the tournament’s biggest stars. Among them, India’s Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah received impressive scores of 9.5 out of 10, while England all-rounder Will Jacks earned a perfect rating for […]

As ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 approaches its decisive stage, India’s opening combination has come under scrutiny, particularly the form of young left-hander Abhishek Sharma. However, two of the game’s most respected voices — Ravi Shastri and Ricky Ponting — believe the team management should resist the temptation to make a late change ahead […]

Ricky Ponting did not sugarcoat his assessment of Australia’s early exit from the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, calling it a campaign that simply fell short of the standards associated with Australian cricket. For a team with a rich ICC legacy, the group-stage elimination has triggered serious introspection. “It’s been a really poor campaign, it […]

Veteran Australian player Ricky Ponting commented on the team’s early elimination from the T20 World Cup 2026. Defeats against Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka made things tough for Australia before a washed-out match pushed them out of the mega event. Though the team missed Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, etc., in the tournament, Ponting also feels Australia […]

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting applauded Team India star Arshdeep Singh before their T20 World Cup 2026 match against Namibia. However, India will play Namibia on Thursday, February 12 in Delhi as well. “One thing I did notice last night is actually he’s developed in his bowling a different slow ball than he usually has. […]