Ponting backs `suspended` Warner to emerge `a better man` from Root-punching fiasco

Last Updated: Sunday, June 23, 2013, 12:23

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that he expected suspended opener David Warner to become a better person after his exile from the Australian team.

Ponting to play last game for Mumbai in Champions League T20

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:41

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting will reportedly play the last game of his career for Mumbai in Champions League Twenty20 tournament in October, after announcing his retirement from all forms of competitive cricket in the same month.

`Retiring` Ponting `amazing player` but not needed for Ashes, says Clarke

Last Updated: Friday, June 21, 2013, 10:07

Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke has praised former skipper Ricky Ponting as an `amazing player` following Ponting`s announcement that he was retiring from all forms of competitive cricket in October, although he said that the former skipper is not needed for the Ashes.

No calls for `retired` Ponting, Katich to Ashes squad, says Inverarity

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 10:05

Australian national selector John Inverarity has said that retired Test captain Ricky Ponting and batsman Simon Katich will not be called to the Ashes squad as emergency back-up if captain Michael Clarke`s back problems continue.

Oz `got lazy` with fade of dominance, says Ponting

Last Updated: Friday, May 31, 2013, 13:24

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has said that Australia `got lazy` with the fading of their dominant era, although he added that they will be back with a vengeance for the Ashes.

Ponting dismisses Ashes recall statement

Last Updated: Thursday, May 30, 2013, 14:45

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has backed off from a statement that he could return to Test cricket as an emergency Ashes back-up and has ruled himself out of the upcoming back-to-back series against England.

Leading Mumbai Indians to IPL title a great experience: Sharma

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 13:55

Staying calm and focussed in crunch situations helped him blossom as a captain, said Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma while describing the team`s journey towards its maiden Indian Premier League title a "great experience".

Muralitharan completes international line-up at CPL

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 14:12

Legendary Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has been named the final international franchise player for the lucrative Caribbean Premier League Twenty20 event which bowls off in July.

Gibbs another foreign signing of Caribbean League

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 14:20

South African top-order batting powerhouse Herschelle Gibbs has become the fifth overseas player to sign up for this year’s Caribbean Premier league (CPL) set to begin in July.

IPL has its own gains for players: Watson

Last Updated: Friday, April 26, 2013, 16:14

For Mark Taylor IPL is a distraction for young players, but his compatriot Shane Watson says the league has something unique to offer as the youngsters get to rub shoulders with legends of the game which helps them learn not only about the game, but also life.

KKR are tough to beat at home: Punjab coach Lehmann

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 18:57

Form might be favouring the Kings XI Punjab with two wins on the trot, but coach Darren Lehmann said on Thursday that the Kolkata Knight Riders would be tough to beat tomorrow since they were playing at home and the last few games they have lost were pretty close.

Ponting willingly volunteered to sit out at Eden: Rohit Sharma

Last Updated: Thursday, April 25, 2013, 12:35

Mumbai Indians regular skipper Ricky Ponting, who has been struggling with the bat, willingly opted out of the team for the crucial tie against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday.