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“India Play Better When…”: Ricky Ponting’s Bold Opinion After Sensational BGT 1st Test

November 28, 2024 admin

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that the Indian team plays better on foreign wickets and conditions than their home. The remarks came after India deflated Australia by 295 runs in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth. After failing to capitalise on their decision to bat first in the first…

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Will Shreyas Iyer Become Punjab Kings Captain For IPL 2025? Ricky Ponting Says “We’ve Got…”

November 24, 2024 admin

Punjab Kings head coach Ricky Ponting on Sunday rated Shreyas Iyer, whom they have bought for Rs 26.75 crore in the mega auction, as the ideal choice to lead the team in IPL 2025 as the Indian batter has the experience of guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to tile earlier this year. Iyer’s Rs…

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“We’ve Spoken…”: Ricky Ponting’s Big Rishabh Pant Update On IPL 2025 Auction

November 24, 2024 admin

After deciding to leave Delhi Capitals, Rishabh Pant is unarguably the most sought-after player in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. A player of Pant’s stature is bound to be on the radar of every single IPL franchise in the mega auction, though those with the biggest purse balance stand the maximum…

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Border-Gavaskar Trophy: IND-AUS rivalry comparable with Ashes, says Ricky Ponting as he expects intense series

November 20, 2024 admin

File picture of former Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting | Photo Credit: Action Images via Reuters Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has compared the Australia-India rivalry to that of the Ashes, stating that these battles are among the most anticipated in world cricket. The first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy…

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‘Worst Possible Case”: Ricky Ponting Slams BCCI Over IPL 2025 Auction Schedule

November 20, 2024 admin

File photo of Ricky Ponting© IANS Ricky Ponting criticised BCCI for the scheduling of the IPL 2025 auction as legendary Australia skipper and Justin Langer will have to leave the India vs Australia first Test match midway. Both of them were part of the Channel Seven commentary team but due to their positions with…

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Ricky Ponting Compares Border-Gavaskar Trophy Rivalry To The Ashes

November 20, 2024 admin

Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Hall of Famer, Ricky Ponting has compared the Australia-India rivalry to that of the Ashes, stating that these battles are among the most anticipated in world cricket. The first Test of the highly-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy will be played at Perth’s Optus Stadium from November 22 onwards. The…

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England Great Doesn’t Mince Words, Takes Swipe At Gautam Gambhir Over Ricky Ponting Remarks

November 18, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir and Abhishek Nayar in a practice session© AFP A war of words emerged between Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and Australia great Ricky Ponting after the latter criticised Virat Kohli‘s form and questioned his place in the Test team. When Gambhir was asked about his views on Ponting’s comments…

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“Not Fit For…”: Another Ex-Australia Captain Takes ‘Prickly’ Dig At India Coach Gautam Gambhir

November 17, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir’s “prickly” coaching style may not bode well for the Indian team, and it could be a “long summer” if they fail to start strong in the Perth Test on November 22, warns former Australian captain Tim Paine. Jolted by an unprecedented 0-3 home series loss to New Zealand, the Gambhir-coached side…

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‘Suspensions, Fines’: Ex-Australia Star Teases ‘Backstory’ Of Gautam Gambhir-Ricky Ponting Row

November 15, 2024 admin

Amid the ongoing feud between India head coach Gautam Gambhir and former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting, ex-cricketer Brad Haddin has revealed the reason behind the war of words between the two. It all kicked off after Gambhir replied to Ponting over his comments on star India batter Virat Kohli‘s concerning form ahead of…

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“We Got A Bit Of History But…”: Ricky Ponting Takes Fresh Dig At Gautam Gambhir Amid Ongoing Row

November 14, 2024 admin

Gautam Gambhir (L) and Ricky Ponting© X (Twitter) Former Australian cricket team Ricky Ponting took a fresh jibe at India head coach Gautam Gambhir amid their ongoing feud over the former’s comments on Virat Kohli‘s recent form. Following Ponting’s comments on Kohli’s disappointing run ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Gambhir asked him to…

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