Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has made a surprising admission — he’s a fan of Bazball. The legendary batter praised England’s aggressive Test cricket style under coach Brendon McCullum, saying it has evolved into a more polished and effective approach since its inception. Speaking to The Times, Ponting highlighted how England have improved since the…
Mohammed Siraj steps on the boundary while catching Harry Brook (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting criticized Mohammed Siraj for dropping Harry Brook‘s catch during the final hour of the morning session on Day 4 of the fifth Test between India and England at The Oval on Sunday. The dropped catch,…
Akash Deep celebrates after dismissing Ben Duckett on Day Two of the 5th Test match between England and India at The Oval. (Getty Images) Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting criticised Indian pacer Akash Deep for his post-wicket gesture towards England’s Ben Duckett during the fifth Test match at The Oval, stating he would have…
England’s Joe Root plays a shot on the third day of the fourth Test. (AP Photo) Australia legend Ricky Ponting has thrown his weight behind Joe Root to eventually eclipse Sachin Tendulkar as the leading run-scorer in Test history, calling the England batter’s recent feat “a magnificent moment in history.”Root dazzled at Old Trafford, scoring…
Joe Root of England celebrates reaching his century during Day Three of the 4th Test Match vs India at Old Trafford (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Joe Root extended his dominance over India with yet another masterclass, notching up his 12th Test century against them in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. The hundred, studded…
Mohammed Siraj reacts during day two of the Fourth Test vs England at Old Trafford (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) India were on the back foot at the end of Day 2 in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, and former Australia captain Ricky Ponting didn’t hold back in his criticism of…
Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett run during Day Two of the 4th Test Match vs India at Old Trafford (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) India were bowled out for 358 in their first innings of the 4th Test at Old Trafford, with Ben Stokes leading England’s bowling effort with a brilliant five-wicket haul, which was…
India’s Rishabh Pant reacts in pain after taking a blow to the foot. (Getty Images) India were left holding their breath on Wednesday as star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant hobbled off the field in visible agony after a painful blow to his right foot during Day 1 of the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Former Australia…
Zak Crawley and Shubman Gill exchange words at Lord’s (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has supported India skipper Shubman Gill after his heated exchange with England openers during the third Test at Lord’s. Gill was involved in an on-field argument with Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett late on Day 3…
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (AP Photo) As Mitchell Starc tore through the West Indies with a career-best 6 for 9 in his 100th Test, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting reflected on the moment he first knew Starc was destined for greatness – a fiery spell to Sachin Tendulkar in just his third Test.Starc’s stunning performance in…