Ricky Ponting reminisces bat through which he scored 4 centuries against South Africa

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting is widely regarded as one of greatest batsmen of all time. As coronavirus crisis continues to impact worldwide cricketing activities, including much-awaited Indian Premier League 2020 (IPL 2020) season, two-time World Cup winning captain can be frequently seen recollecting old memories on his social media platforms. Quite recently, Ricky Ponting took to Twitter and posted ims of his war-torn cricket bat which was also used by him in all-famous South Africa vs Australia Wanderers ODI in 2006.

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Ricky Ponting gets stalgic with an old battle-worn blade

On May 19, Ricky Ponting took to Twitter and posted ims of a bat with which he scored five international centuries during his playing days. In caption, cricketer mentioned that same bat was also used by him during his twin centuries against South Africa in 2006 Sydney Test, which was also Ricky Ponting’s 100th match in format. He also described his war-torn blade as same weapon he used to register his highest ODI individual score, i.e. 164 against South Africa in Johannesburg, 2006. cricketer mentioned that four out of his five centuries with blade came against South Africa itself.

Ricky Ponting tweet

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IPL 2020: Ricky Ponting in Delhi Capitals

Ricky Ponting is set to reprise his coaching role for Delhi Capitals in w-postponed IPL 2020 season. cricketer was appointed as head coach of side prior to 2018 edition of IPL. In 2019, former cricketer led Delhi Capitals to ir first-ever outing in playoffs since IPL 2012.

Ricky Ponting centuries

Throughout his 17-year international journey for Australia, Ricky Ponting scored 41 centuries in 168 Tests and an additional 30 ODI tons in 375 matches. With a combined tally of 71 centuries, Ricky Ponting is only second behind former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar (100) in terms of number of centuries scored across all formats. With 27,483 runs, right-handed batsman is also third on list of highest run aggregators in international cricket.

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Rohit Sharma praises Ricky Ponting

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma recently praised Ricky Ponting for his influence on him during ir stint toger at Mumbai Indians in IPL 2013. In an Instagram Live session with Ravichandran Ashwin, Sharma hailed Ponting’s man-manment skills. Indian batsman furr said that even though Ponting stepped down from captaincy midway into IPL 2013, Australian always stood in front to take responsibility within team.

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