Full name         : Ricky Thomas Ponting

 Born                 : 19 December, 1974, Launceston, Tasmania

 Current age     : 32 years  

 Major teams    : Australia, ICC World XI, Somerset, Tasmania

 Batting style    : Right-hand bat
 
 Bowling style   : Right-arm medium





Ricky Ponting is a gifted batsman and a brilliant fielder. As one of the most exciting stroke players in the world, Ricky Ponting became a hero in a very short span of time after debuting in 1995 against Sri Lanka. He scored runs all over the wicket and played with immense confidence, though was unlucky to be out on 96 on debut. After over five years of brilliant performances, he was made captain of the one day side, taking over from Steve Waugh. He proved to be effective in his job and also led the side to World Cup victory in 2003.

Ricky Ponting, though having tasted success innumerable times, received a huge blow when England defeated Australia in the Ashes series of 2005. It was the first time in almost two decades that they were defeated in the Ashes. However, that has not dampened the Australian captain's spirits and he continues to be a good hitter of the cricketing ball.





Ricky Ponting scored 1544 runs in 2005, which included three centuries . He is considered by many as one of the greatest cricketers of today, and that is a very fair call. With talent, confidence and age on his side, Ricky Ponting has a lot to offer to the cricketing world. There is no end to this man's talents. Maintaining a healthy average of 58.86 he is no doubt the best batsman in today's cricketing scene.