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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"The wetsuit that he was wearing was classed as an XXL size which gave us a weight range of approximately 200 to 220 pounds," Ponting said.

From BBC ● Mar. 8, 2026

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

I played in an Australian team that won a lot, under some tough captains in Allan Border, Mark Taylor, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.

From BBC ● Dec. 9, 2025

Two months later, Spencer was back playing for Western Australia duelling with another legend - albeit future Australia captain Ponting was still finding his way in the game.

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 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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