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There are better fast bowlers in Indian T20 cricket than Shami: Ponting

India have picked Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, and Arshdeep Singh as the three specialist fast bowlers with all-rounder Hardik Pandya being the fourth pacer in the 15-member squad for Asia Cup

The Hindu

There are better fast bowlers in Indian T20 cricket than Mohammed Shami: Ricky Ponting

DUBAI: Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad.

The Times of India

Ricky Ponting backs Steve Smith to come out of 'indifferent' form

DUBAI: Two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting has backed Steve Smith to come out of his "indifferent" form as Australia gears up for the much-anticipated tour of India early next year, saying there is nothing wrong with the star batter's technique.

The Times of India

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Australia will beat India in T20 World Cup final, predicts Ponting

DUBAI: Defending champions Australia will beat India in the finals of the T20 World Cup to lift the trophy, predicted two-time World Cup winning skipper Ricky Ponting.

The Times of India

Don't think Pakistan can win T20 World Cup, if Babar Azam doesn't score runs: Ricky Ponting

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting feels that Pakistan can't win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup later this year if their captain Babar Azam doesn't have a great tournament with the bat.

The Times of India

Ponting picks Vaughan for Hobart BBL job

Having failed to land Justin Langer for the role, Ricky Ponting has chosen Jeff Vaughan as the head coach of the Hobart Hurricanes for the next three BBLs.

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India should persist with Virat Kohli, he still has ability to make impact: Ricky Ponting

DUBAI: Australia legend Ricky Ponting believes frequent changes in his batting order was responsible for Virat Kohli's prolong lean patch and fears if omitted from the T20 World Cup squad, the star batter might find it difficult to regain his place.

The Times of India

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Calm behind the storm: How little madness and loads of maturity is helping Rishabh Pant

The innings at Old Trafford showed why Rishabh Pant, all of 24, is fast maturing into India's batting mainstay

The Times of India

BCCI can't afford to drop Virat Kohli because they'll probably lose huge financial sponsorship: Monty Panesar

NEW DELHI: India's talismanic batsman Virat Kohli hasn't been among big runs for nearly three years now. Fans are eagerly waiting for him to take off his helmet, stretch his arms, and roar to celebrate a century. Kohli, who is going through a rough phase, going by his own lofty…

The Times of India

Zak Crawley should be a perfect fit for this England but offers only high farce

Opener’s flashy 25 was of a piece with the McCullum-Stokes ethos but frankly he could do with a bit more fear, and a return to his county

The Guardian - UK

BBL draft an interesting concept: Ponting

Ricky Ponting says the BBL's draft for overseas players is an interesting concept which could disrupt the status quo at franchises.

AAP

Paul Scholes made "brilliant" club cricket return after Sir Alex Ferguson banned him

Former Lancashire bowler Kyle Hogg has revealed Manchester United legend Paul Scholes played club cricket for Uppermill last year after Sir Alex Ferguson banned him from playing during his football career

Daily Mirror

Jonny Bairstow’s rapid century joins list of great fourth-innings contributions

The England batter smashed 136 runs from just 92 balls with 14 fours and seven sixes.

The Independent UK

Kohli will have to find a solution to his batting woes, but he'll work it out quickly: Ponting

MUMBAI: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has said that India batting stalwart Virat Kohli will have to find a solution to his batting woes himself, adding that given the "absolute professional" that he is, the former captain "works it out pretty quickly".

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AAP

Wade in the dark over Langer-Hobart link

Ricky Ponting's appointment as head of strategy at the Hobart Hurricanes has opened the door for Justin Langer to make a coaching return there.

The Times of India

Rishabh Pant an 'exceptionally dangerous' batter; should be an integral part of India's T20 World Cup campaign: Ricky Ponting

MUMBAI: Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes that Rishabh Pant will be "exceptionally dangerous" on "fast and bouncy" Australian wickets during the upcoming T20 World Cup, where he could be best utilised as a floater as per match situation.

Daily Mirror

Ricky Ponting hints at Justin Langer's next move and speaks out over Tim Paine's future

Australia legend Ricky Ponting has been named head of strategy at BBL franchise Hobart Hurricanes and could recruit both Justin Langer and Tim Paine to be part of the side's coaching staff

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Ponting joins Hurricanes as BBL strategist

The Hobart Hurricanes have secured Ricky Ponting as their head of strategy for three years.

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Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh feels he was 'cursed' in India

COLOMBO: Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said that he was cursed in India because he got injured during the start of IPL 2022 while playing for the Delhi capitals team.

The Hindu

Sport in the time of social media

The trust between players and scribes has deteriorated over time

Daily Mirror

Adam Gilchrist breaks down at Andrew Symonds’ funeral while hugging star’s devastated wife

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist broke down in tears while at the funeral of former teammate and great friend Andrew Symonds after he passed away earlier this month

ABC News

Andrew Symonds' funeral sees cricket legends and fans gather to farewell 'Roy' in Townsville

Hundreds of fans have gathered to farewell much-loved larrikin and cricket legend Andrew Symonds at a public memorial in Townsville, with former Australian captain Adam Gilchrist fighting back tears as he remembered his "loyal" friend.

The Guardian - UK

Cricket stats give us deep joy, but can never reflect the game’s true drama

As Moneyball analysis gains favour, it’s worth remembering that nothing matters as much as what we see with our eyes

The Times of India

IPL 2022, MI vs DC: Rishabh Pant is right choice for captaincy, no doubt in my mind, says Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting

MUMBAI: Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting on Saturday backed Rishabh Pant after his strategic blunder cost the team a spot in the play-offs, saying he is still young and learning the ropes of captaincy and remains the right choice for the job.

The Hindu

IPL 2022, MI vs DC | Rishabh Pant is right choice for captaincy, no doubt in my mind: Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting

Mumbai Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting on May 21 backed Rishabh Pant after his strategic blunder

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