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Ricky Ponting
Sat, March 19 2011
Ponting relishing Pakistan challenge
By Shahid Hashmi
Australia captain Ricky Ponting is relishing the challenge of locking horns with Pakistan, the last team to beat the defending champions at a World Cup, when they meet on Saturday.
Fri, March 18 2011
Ponting hails Shoaib Akhtar’s ‘outstanding’ career
Australia captain Ricky Ponting on Friday hailed Shoaib Akhtar, saying the Pakistani paceman was the fastest bowler he has ever faced.
Thu, March 17 2011
Ponting ‘sorry’ after colliding with Smith
Australia captain Ricky Ponting apologised for his on-field strop after colliding with teammate Steven Smith in Wednesday's World Cup win over Canada.
Thu, March 17 2011
Ponting excited about Pakistan game
Australia captain Ricky Ponting said he was looking forward to the champions being tested by Pakistan in their final group match of the World Cup.
Mon, March 14 2011
Ponting throws his weight behind wicketless spinners
By Julian Guyer
Australia captain Ricky Ponting insisted he was unconcerned by his wicketless spinners after the defending champions toiled to beat Kenya and reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Australia won by 60 runs, but Kenya batted out their full 50 overs in a painstaking encounter to reach 264 for six in reply to 324 for six.
Sat, March 12 2011
Australia would field their full-strength side against Kenya: Ponting
Australia captain Ricky Ponting has promised the champions will field their strongest available side when they face World Cup whipping boys Kenya in a Group A clash on Sunday. And he added that could mean Michael Hussey returning at the expense of brother David.
Sun, July 06 2014
Sachin Tendulkar’s awesome journey in World Cup since 1992
Sachin Tendulkar became the first batsman to score 2000 runs in the World Cup.
Sun, March 06 2011
Ponting wants more exposure for Australia
By Shahid Hashmi
Skipper Ricky Ponting believes his team needs more exposure to the cut and thrust of the World Cup following lengthy interludes and a rained-off match against Sri Lanka.
Sat, March 05 2011
Australia have plans to tackle Lasith Malinga
By Shahid Hashmi
Defending champions Australia insist they have a plan to tackle Sri Lanka's record-breaking Lasith Malinga in Saturday's mouth-watering World Cup clash.
Fri, March 04 2011
Preview: Australia and Sri Lanka clash in high octane encounter
By Jamie Alter
This is a marquee clash, make no doubt about it. It’s evident that teams with good bowling attacks are going to be favourites at this World Cup, and they don’t really come better than Sri Lanka and Australia.