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Ricky Ponting wants Punjab Kings to be most 'dynamic, entertaining' franchise

NEW DELHI: With just two uncapped players retained and the biggest purse of Rs 110.5 crore going into the mega auction, Punjab Kings will be starting from scratch under new head coach Ricky Ponting.

The Times of India

PBKS Retentions IPL 2025: Full list of Punjab Kings retentions before mega auction

Punjab Kings have retained two players from their Indian Premier League (IPL) squad last year and both retentions came in the form of uncapped players - Shashank Singh and Prabhsimran Singh.

The Times of India

Brad Haddin, Sunil Joshi to be part of Ponting's team at Punjab Kings; Hopes likely as fast bowling coach

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings have decided to retain majority of their support staff after the arrival of new head coach Ricky Ponting with fast bowling coach James Hopes likely to be the sole addition for IPL 2025.

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NSW teenager Sam Konstas shines with Ponting-like feat

Teenaged opener Sam Konstas has announced himself with a second century from as many innings in the Sheffield Shield clash between NSW and South Australia.

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Can Joe Root break Sachin Tendulkar's Test records?

On the third day of England's opening Test in Pakistan, Joe Root surpassed Alastair Cook on the all-time Test run-scorers list, now only trailing three players in total. The question remains: how high will he climb before retiring?

The Times of India

Zampa absence shows why he's Australia's white-ball MVP

Adam Zampa has proved a big miss for Australia after he was too unwell to play in the third ODI and his absence helped England bounce back into the series.

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Ricky Ponting reveals reason behind split with Delhi Capitals

NEW DELHI: Ricky Ponting, the former Australian captain, has been appointed as the head coach of the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following his departure from the Delhi Capitals (DC), Ponting revealed that his availability had become an issue, leading the franchise to seek a full-time…

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Big expose! How Indian team, cricketers are targeted on Australia tours

The rivalry between India and Australia is among the fiercest in modern-day cricket, and it's set for another chapter when the two teams face off in a five-Test series Down Under for the Border Gavaskar Trophy, beginning this November. The build-up to the much-awaited clash is fast gaining momentum, and…

The Times of India

Rishabh Pant set for Test return after 632 days

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant is set to return to Test cricket after a two-year hiatus, having last played against Bangladesh in 2022.

The Times of India

Ricky Ponting is new Punjab Kings head coach for IPL 2025

MUMBAI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is set to return to the IPL in 2025, this time as the Punjab Kings head coach. The Punjab Kings are yet to win an IPL title since the inception of the high-profile T20 league in 2008. Ponting has replaced fellow Aussie and former…

The Times of India

When Harbhajan Singh's fiery send-off began a famous rivalry with Ricky Ponting

It was the 1998 Coca-Cola Cup tri-series in Sharjah. Harbhajan Singh -- a lean, thin-framed spinner -- was playing his fourth ODI for India after having made his debut earlier in the tournament. The off-spinner, buoyed by his three-wickets in the previous match against Australia, was all fired up when…

The Times of India

After nearly two years, Rishabh Pant ready to don Test whites

The 'Gabba' conqueror Rishabh Pant is ready to don the Test whites once again after nearly two years since a life-altering event in December 2022, when he was involved in a near-fatal car crash.

The Times of India

Border Gavaskar Trophy: When the Monkeygate scandal rocked India-Australia cricket relations

NEW DELHI: The Monkeygate scandal remains one of the most infamous incidents in the history of India-Australia cricket relations.

The Times of India

Fraser-McGurk can be three-format Aussie star: Ponting

Jake Fraser-McGurk is already a big-hitting T20 superstar - but Ricky Ponting believes the youngster can be a whole lot more than that for Australia.

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Ricky Ponting excited about the England-Australia T20I series decider

Ricky Ponting, known for his astute cricketing insights, foresees an intense battle in the third and decisive T20I between Australia and England at Old Trafford, with both teams giving their all in the high-stakes encounter.

The Guardian - UK

Why finding a vintage cricket shirt is like unearthing lost treasure

Football and rugby fans don’t know how lucky they are, avoiding the ‘constant challenge’ of easily satisfying an obsession

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When Travis Head called India captain Rohit Sharma 'unluckiest' in the world

NEW DELHI: Travis Head emerged as the hero of the 2023 ODI World Cup final for Australia, single-handedly thwarting India's quest for the title. His remarkable 137 off 120 balls made him only the third Australian, following Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist, to achieve a century in a World Cup…

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When Sachin Tendulkar played with tissues inside his underwear

NEW DELHI: In a surprising revelation from his autobiography Playing It My Way, Sachin Tendulkar shared that during a 2003 ICC World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Johannesburg, he batted for 160 minutes with tissue paper inside his underwear.

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The Independent UK

How Joe Root compares to batting greats after setting new England century record

The Yorkshireman made his 34th Test century against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

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I'd love to coach again in the IPL: Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: After leaving the Delhi Capitals, Ricky Ponting is still eager to pursue coaching chances in the Indian Premier League, and he has revealed that the team plans to appoint an Indian coach to succeed him.

The Independent UK

A closer look as Joe Root moves ahead of Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

Root moved beyond 12,000 runs at Edgbaston.

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How Joe Root compares as he closes in on Brian Lara on Test run-scorers list

West Indies great Lara scored 11,953 runs in 131 Tests, with Root 13 behind on 11,940 in 142 games after his second-innings 122 in the second Test.

The Times of India

Delhi Capitals unlikely to appoint Sourav Ganguly as head coach: Reports

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals are not considering Sourav Ganguly for the head coach position following their decision to part ways with Ricky Ponting. Despite Ganguly's interest, DC management is hesitant to assign him dual responsibilities as both the Director of Cricket and head coach, according to a report by News18.

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Yuvraj Singh reveals his all-time playing XI without MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: Former India star all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has unveiled his all-time playing XI, a lineup of iconic cricketers from various eras and countries, notably omitting his former captain MS Dhoni.

The Times of India

Delhi Capitals remove Ricky Ponting from head coach's post, Sourav Ganguly could assume new role

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals announced on their social media platform that they have ended their association with head coach Ricky Ponting after a seven-year stint. Despite the team's efforts, they were unable to secure an IPL trophy during this period.

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