Ponting

British

/ ˈpɒntɪŋ /

noun

Ricky (Thomas). born 1974, Australian cricketer; a batsman, he played in 168 test matches (1995–2012), 77 as captain; scored 13,378 runs in tests (an Australian record), and captained Australia to two World Cup wins (2003, 2007)

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He was also part of the Australia team that won the 2003 ODI World Cup, cracking 88 not out in the final against India in a match-winning partnership with Ricky Ponting.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

Ricky Ponting said the same - Spencer and Ponting almost came to blows on the pitch.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

As fate would have it, Spencer and Ponting would end up in the same bar that evening, and they settled their difference over a beer.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

The tone for England's first Ashes triumph since 1986/87 was set early in the first Test when Steve Harmison's bouncer left Australia captain Ricky Ponting with blood streaming down his face.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

The history of these Indians, Ponting and others have suggested, has much to teach us today.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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