Ricky Ponting (Australia), cricket memorabilia

Ricky Ponting is one of the most successful and celebrated cricketers of all time. He was born on December 19, 1974, in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia.

Ponting began his cricket career as a young boy, playing for local teams in Tasmania. He quickly established himself as a talented batsman and was selected to represent Tasmania in first-class cricket at the age of 17. He made his debut for the Australian cricket team in 1995, at the age of 20. He went on to become one of the greatest batsmen in the history of the game, with a career that spanned almost two decades. He played 168 Test matches for Australia, scoring 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85. He also played in 375 One Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring 13,704 runs at an average of 42.03.

He was known for his aggressive style of batting, which saw more... him score many centuries and break numerous records. He was also an exceptional fielder, known for his athleticism and acrobatic catches. Ponting was appointed captain of the Australian cricket team in 2002, taking over from Steve Waugh. He led the team to victory in the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cups, as well as many other series and tournaments. He is widely regarded as one of the most successful captains in the history of cricket.

Ponting retired from international cricket in 2012, after a long and illustrious career. He remains involved in the game as a coach and commentator. less...