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HOME > PLAYERS > Ricky Thomas Ponting Ricky Thomas Ponting Born December 19, 1974 Major Teams Australia, Tasmania Known As Ricky Ponting Batting Style Right Hand Bat Bowling Style Right Arm Medium Test Debut 1995/96 against Sri Lanka at Perth ODI Debut 1994/95 against South Africa at Wellington Profile Ricky Ponting is a gifted batsman and a brilliant fielder. Throughout his international career, Ponting has shown the ability to play virtually every shot in the book, that he can slot in effectively at most spots in the order, and that he rarely enjoys being tied down in his appearances at the crease. Given his lightning speed and brilliant throwing abilities, Ponting complements his considerable batting talents with glorious fielding skills - particularly in the one-day international arena. News Articles Ganguly's new batting approach may cost him sixer record (2007-03-08) Minnows add charm to World Cup: Dravid (2007-03-08) World Cup not ideal place for minnows: Ponting (2007-03-06) Ponting asks Symonds, Hayden to be careful in nets (2007-03-06) McGrath wants the new ball in World Cup (2007-03-04) Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup dream (2007-02-28) Australia still World Cup favourites: Ponting (2007-02-28) Ponting firm on the road of recovery (2007-02-23) Ponting hints at change in tactics at World Cup (2007-02-23)     ... more news stories Test Statistics   M I No Runs Hs Ave 100 50 Ct St Batting 47 74 8 2830 197 42.87 8 14 54 0   O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Sr Econ Bowling 55.5 14 140 4 35.00 1/0 0 0 83.7 2.50 One Day Statistics   M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 SR Ct St Batting 123 123 15 4546 145 42.09 8 26 75.37 39 0   O M R W Ave Best 4w 5w Sr Econ Bowling 25 0 104 3 34.66 1/12 0 0 50.0 4.16

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