Ricky Ponting

The most successful captain in international cricket history.

Ricky Thomas Ponting (born 19 December 1974) is an Australian cricket coach, commentator, and former player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time and is the most successful captain in international cricket history, with 220 victories in 324 matches with a winning rate of 67.91%.

Quick Facts

Country: Australia
Full name: Ricky Thomas Ponting
Nickname: Punter
Born: 19 December 1974
Birthplace: Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Height: 175 cm / 5 ft 9 in
Batting: Right-handed
Bowling: Right-arm medium

Lore & Background

Ponting is Australia's leading run-scorer in Test and ODI cricket. He was named 'Cricketer of the Decade 2000' and was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame in July 2018. He is the current assistant coach of the Australian national men's cricket team, having been appointed in February 2019.

Reader's Guide

Ponting is the only cricketer in history to be involved in 100 Test victories and was involved in the most ODI victories as a player, with 262 wins.

Did You Know?

Ponting holds the record for winning most ICC tournaments as a captain in Men's Cricket, including the 2003 and 2007 Cricket World Cups, and 2006 and 2009 Champions Trophies.
He was a member of the 1999 Cricket World Cup winning Australian team.
Ponting announced his retirement from Test cricket in November 2012, equalling the Australian record of 168 Tests held by Steve Waugh.