 |
| We will miss you 'PONTING' |
A legend walks into the sunset – Ricky Ponting bids adieu to Test cricket to cap a glorious career. It has not only been a journey where he has scaled numerous personal peaks, but one that has helped Australian cricket rise to the pinnacle of the game. In many ways, it was Ponting who symbolised the Aussie dominance over world cricket in the 2000s as his best years coincided with their reign.
His contribution to the international game has been immense and quite rightly he will be remembered as one of the true legends of the sport.
He was the most successful captain in the history of Test cricket and was the first player to feature in 100+ Test match victories.
He also steered Australia to two ICC Cricket World Cup triumphs - as well as playing in a third - during which time they set a record of 34 consecutive victories yet another record. He was also captain for two successful ICC Champions Trophy campaigns.
One of my fav(ourite) and greats of the game has retired! So long punter (Ponting) u were a treat to watch. Last big motive for younger guys would be the Ponting innings of 140 in the world cup final (2003) against India (that) sadly took the game away from India.
Ponting hung his boots after playing 168 Test matches, scoring 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85 with a highest of 257. He also scored 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries. In One-Day Internationals (ODI), the former Australia skipper played 375 matches scoring 13,704 runs, including 30 centuries with a highest score of 164.
As a cricket fan it gets increasingly difficult for me to imagine the game being played without 'PONTING', its
an end of an era.
