Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Date of Birth | 19/12/1974 |
| Age | 51 years |
| Birthplace | Launceston, Tasmania, Australia |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Ricky Ponting
08/10/2026
Punjab Kings parted ways with fielding coach Brad Haddin and bowling coach James Hopes, both Australians who had worked under head coach Ricky Ponting. Ponting was given the responsibility of selecting their replacements, with the franchise starting its search shortly afterwards.
30/03/2026
Ponting said Punjab Kings entered IPL 2026 stronger than the previous season, with a deeper squad and the signing of Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly. The team had finished top of the league stage the year before but lost out on a first-ever title.
18/02/2026
Ponting gave his assessment of Australia's first-round exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. He analysed where the Australian campaign had fallen short.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ricky Thomas Ponting |
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| Nickname | Punter, Ricky |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
| Honours | AO (Order of Australia) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm | ||||||
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| Weight | 78 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Dark brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Dark brown | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Mowbray Heights Primary, Brooks Senior High School, Launceston |
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| College | Sport's Cricket Academy |
| Educational Qualifications | Left school after 10th standard |
Personal Life
| Father | Graeme Ponting (cricketer) |
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| Mother | Lorraine Ponting (state vigoro champion) |
| Brother | Drew Ponting |
| Sister | Renee Ponting |
| Coach/Mentor | Ian Young (died in 2010) |
| Address | The Golden Mile of Brighton, Melbourne |
| Hobbies | Playing golf, football and writing |
| Current Role | Cricket coach and commentator |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rianna Jennifer Cantor (law student) |
| Wife/Spouse | Rianna Jennifer Cantor |
| Marriage Date | June 2002 |
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Family
| Father | Graeme Ponting (cricketer) |
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| Mother | Lorraine Ponting (state vigoro champion) |
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| Spouse | Rianna Jennifer Cantor |
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Career
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| Jersey Number | #14 (Australia) | ||||||
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| Favourite Shot | Pull Shot | ||||||
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| Career Turning Point | Four centuries in Tasmanian cricket week (Under-13s) | ||||||
| Captaincy Period | 2004-2011 | ||||||
| Retirement Year | 2013 | ||||||
| Notable Achievement | Scored 1,483 runs in 2005-06 season with average of 78 per match, including seven centuries | ||||||
| Current Position | Head coach of Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (appointed ahead of the 2025 season on a four-year contract) | ||||||
| Previous Position | Assistant coach of the Australian national men's cricket team (appointed February 2019) | ||||||
| Previous IPL Coaching Role | Head coach of Delhi Capitals for seven seasons before joining Punjab Kings |
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| Favourite Food | Tempura Shrimp (Japanese Food) | ||||
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Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Ferrari Enzo | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. His uncle, Greg Campbell, was a test cricket player from Australia. | |
| 2. In his childhood, he enjoyed playing cricket with his brother, Drew Ponting. | |
| 3. He gained work experience as part of the ground staff at Scotch Oakburn College. | |
| 4. At only 14 years old, he was sponsored by Kookaburra Sports for his bat. | |
| 5. He started his cricket journey with Mowbray Cricket Club in Launceston. | |
| 6. During his 100th test series at Sydney Cricket Ground, he scored twin centuries. | |
| 7. In 1999, he was involved in an incident where he was asked to leave a bar in Sydney. | |
| 8. He has received 16 'Man of the Match' awards in Test matches and 32 in One Day Internationals. | |
| 9. From January 2002 to December 2003, he scored 18 international centuries in just 92 innings. | |
| 10. He was hailed by some as the new Don Bradman early in his career. | |
| 11. He was the first Australian and fourth overall to achieve 10,000 runs in Tests and ODIs combined. | |
| 12. He is one of only two Australians to hit three double-centuries in a calendar year. | |
| 13. Academy coach Rod Marsh described Ponting as the greatest teenage batsman he had ever coached. | |
| 14. He made his first-class debut at age 17. |
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