Ricky Ponting - Australian Story

The cricket captaincy occupies a unique place in the national consciousness.
When Ricky Ponting, the first Tasmanian to lead the team, retired from international cricket last December, grown men cried, parliamentary business was interrupted and a gaping hole was left in the once all conquering Australian cricket team.
The episode reveals how a prankster from a tough housing commission background in Launceston made the transition to one of the most decorated cricketers of all time and the nation's best batsman after the mighty Sir Donald Bradman.
Wife Rianna is credited with being a major influence in the transformation. In Monday's program she provides her first ever extended interview with some surprising, highly personal and candid insights.
Former teammates including Shane Warne, Michael Clarke, Justin Langer and Adam Gilchrist recount their memories of playing on and off the field with the man they call 'Punter'.

[@onalighternote150]

Ricky Ponting, I cried the day you retired. No one quite like you❤

[@geraldlaing8626]

I'm a proud west Indian.....but I'll get up at any hour just to see Ricky bat....thanks alot Punter❤💪

[@waynee6127]

Mad respect

[@kinbruno4453]

Me to and I'm west indies

[@mondop5270]

Thats how we felt bout lil lara... champion.

[@Slinkx]

South African cricket guy here. Hated Ponting because he gave us headaches. Love him now. Well done my man. Well played.

[@sambowles9746]

Good man. Kudos to Graeme Smith too. He was a great cricketer, and gentlemen too.

[@samratdutta8610]

Punter the Greatest Captain to grace this game we all love🥰 💓 nobody will ever come close to that.

[@sharadmisra4549]

Ricky Ponting, a man who could do anything on the cricket field...well almost anything. From being the top most batsman annihilating the greatest of bowlers on his day, and such days were quite a few, to stupidly get into avoidable controversies! But truly a champion cricketer and one of the all time greats...

[@Aussiebloke311]

An end of an Era in cricket. Australian cricket hasn’t been the same since punter retired. Will never forget you Ricky Ponting

[@peterkramer288]

I’m from Launceston. I’m 60 now. I’ve seen a lot of cricket but I must say I truely love Ricky Ponting.

[@thetributechannel312]

Thank U Ricky .. wonderful story, you are the captain of the greatest side of all time , that team that won the ash's back.. we know the team we all love that team..cheers mate ..

[@zachza5316]

Hands down the best and most successful Australian cricket captain ever ❤ that pull shot still hasn’t been matched! Thanks Ricky 🙏🏼 a true champion and a legend ❤❤❤

[@yuhin4694]

*most successful cricket captain ever

[@wrestlinginfodude2644]

He was greatest captain ever not just Australian

[@popguitarist5892]

Rohit Sharma plays better pull shot

[@preethamvarma9940]

​@@popguitarist5892 Ponting pull shots goes to fours very good looking..Rohit pull shots all are sixes only..

[@kelumsenevi8383]

@@popguitarist5892 Ah..ok😅

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

He wasn't only a great batsman, he was a fantastic captain and one of the greatest fieldsmen of all time. Some of the greatest gully catches ever seen, and a number of fantastic runouts. He was deadly in the field. Thanks Rick, you did us proud.

[@nuvinpooliyadde7319]

Excellent video. Ricky Ponting's career is truly inspirational. His incredible skill and leadership on the field have made him one of the greatest cricketers of all time. From his debut to his remarkable captaincy and batting achievements, Ponting's impact on the sport is undeniable. It's always a pleasure to watch highlights of his career and be reminded of his dedication and excellence. Thank you for putting together such a great tribute! Salute to you Ricky for your unparalleled contribution to Australian Cricket ❤❤❤🏏🏏🏏🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🏆🏆🏆

[@mikeZL3XD7029]

As a Kiwi, I hold a huge amount of respect for Ricky Ponting, the cricketer, the man, the husband, a lot of men could learn from him. Thank you for his story.

[@Chris-uv3xp]

This video brought so many of my childhood memories back. What a time it was! Even though I'm not Australian, I've always supported them with my whole heart.

[@jaikumarjadhav6575]

Absolutely hated Ponting when he used to play. But have found utmost respect and love for him and his team. That speaks volumes about him and Aus. 🙌🔥💯❤

[@rahulkalita7201]

Make me tears in the last part of video.. Passion of these players for cricket was something different ....

[@sambowles9746]

JL’s quote about brick walls is exactly why I think RP is the best. The best.

[@sunnywagle8995]

2000 to 2009, The best thing about that Australian team which I’ve observed is that they knew how to win a match even on a bad day. When you thought it is not their day with the bat because they lost early wickets. A tail ender will came out of nowhere to produce a 100+ runs partnership with a middle order batsman that will help them reach a respectable total. When you thought “what happened to Mcgrath and Lee, they aren’t bowling their best spells today.’’ Bamm!! Here comes a great catch or a crucial runout either from Ponting, Clark or Lehmann against the Batsman who was playing the innings of his life. Even on a bad day, they produced these magical moments and outsmarted their opponents.

[@soumikghosh-tl5kq]

I really like Ricky Ponting's body language. I got energy from him

[@silverbackanimal7215]

West Indians and Australians have a love for cricket like no other nations

[@rogerwijesuriya7511]

One of my favorite cricketers whom I enjoyed watching.

[@coalfacechris1336]

Legend. The way that some of the greats of Australian cricket have been sent off by the public and the establishment has been sometimes terrible.

[@danewoods4712]

D Martyn was unfortunately not appreciated and put in this category

[@byza101]

@@danewoods4712I wonder if a lot of people thought like me. I was filthy that Martyn had displaced Dean Jones and ended his test career

[@Rpunter]

Greatest Captain ever in cricket history & One of the best batsman & fielder in the history of cricket as well. No doubt about that

[@bennuballbags2]

I reckon the best fielder, I cannot think of anyone better....but on par is definitely Warner and Marsh

[@bandishgandhi8904]

Oh what a team what a players , gilcrist, Hedan, pointing , Bevan , Waugh , warne , McGrath & many more absolute champion

[@brianvittachi6869]

What a superb batsman. One of the best I've ever seen in my 50 years of playing and watching cricket.

[@waseemchaudhry2933]

Another Brilliant Upload Keep It Up

[@adamsenel324]

Great video . Thank u

[@SightedRain40]

Grew up on watching Ponting lead great teams, especially his cover drives 🥲🤯 great player and person of the game 👏

[@simon5evans52]

Brilliant video. Apart from Chris Lewis and Jonty Rhodes, Punter was also the best fielder in the world. Legend of the game.

[@sanjeevkoirala5114]

The best alround fielder one of the greatest batsmen and captain

[@gutmincer2]

When he stepped down as Captain was when i supported Ricky much more from that point , thats the kind of player Australia need now

[@adriang6259]

One of the greats.

[@bennuballbags2]

We will always miss you Ponts, you are surrounded by the best people and you have done more for cricket than almost anyone else. May you live a very long life with your lovely wife and kids which you so much deserve. Thanks mate, may you never buy your own beer

[@crow99100]

legend, love from SA

[@viveklagwankar7999]

My Hero ❤️

[@ankitpathak9877]

The man who could be the ideal of how a captain should be.... Ricky ponting the "warrior" the "leader" the "gangster".....

[@jeeziRacer]

Over a 52 test match period he averaged 75, scored 25 100’s… no one since Bradman over a 52 match period has averaged 58.. Plus he also has over 25 more run outs than any other player in history. I think the best since Bradman. Tendulkar, Ponting , Lara , Bradman.. IMO the greatest 4 batsmen of all time

[@byza101]

I share your opinion, I would also include Viv Richards in my all time batting line up.

[@kanhaiyachoudhary9212]

the legend made me cry

[@nileshpendkalkar726]

My world great best Player Dear Ricky Ponting you always remember me and us indian people because your cricket was ever superb we can not play again but real you are great but you support new cricketers ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@darensavy5014]

Your a gun Rick and all the best for the future with your amazing family 🤜🤛♥️💪🙏

[@IqbalKhan-eg9fc]

All time legends of cricket Ricky ponting

[@sachintulachan2641]

His pull shot joy to watch

[@SBA26-i5p]

All time greatest captain and batsman in the world

[@stephenlewis1974]

Ricky u have the best pull shot. Control is so good u have to play it

[@enricokleinbooi7649]

The greatest athlete of all time 👏👏👏❤️🙏

[@mrinmoyeemukherjee1420]

My hero ❤ I admire you so much.

[@debasishdas633]

Dear sir ricky ponting I love cricket & my all time feverit sir ricky ponting

[@VijayVijayaganesh-ez1ro]

My hero role model champion captain ❤

[@munnahatelabumbojaan3155]

"FIXED MATCHES" from Australia during steve waugh, ricky ponting & other aussies.

[@RahulSharma-re8kx]

43.40 ponting celebration ❤❤❤ this is called dominance

[@subhambhattacharjee5598]

The most successful cricketer the sport cricket has ever produced

[@vijaykumar-dy4vb]

Was, One of the inteligent captain.

[@sidharthvinod1997]

The GOAT

[@Soubhik12345.]

Gotta love Peter Lalor ❤️

[@amit6844]

Beating this team was like wining wc & we already lost 2003 wc finals😅

[@alexalex3947]

super

[@andrewfranklin7773]

Great clip, but love the cricket journo's with no test cricket-playing experience passing comment on situations that they have no experience in. Well done, Punter. You succeeded despite them.

[@kylehannon8271]

Now adam gilchrist

[@stephenlewis1974]

Ricky i am jamaica. We playing yout team u got hurt and u have to leave feild west indies won and u limp on to field anshake hand viv on rest team i was watching you are good man

[@CJ-yb8uw]

Along with AB and SW awesome 😎🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@kylehannon8271]

Its pointing my god great captan, sports was my game as kid not school while my dad was math teacher i was not good in the books naver like school always in the groud playing or watching i know pointing and his gums vey well as i was only kid my god whats match pointing and his best friend now i understand why was great captan, times i was kid not any moore times is gone;

[@prakashvaishnav5293]

My idol ❤ See you soon punter ❤

[@farrukhusman3796]

he was the best love from pakistan

[@saurav1dash]

His wife shouldn't have asked him to retire, because she felt nervous !!! Ricky's dad wanted him to continue, true supporter

[@divendughati6114]

The greatest captain of cricket history.

[@divendughati6114]

@god I think you are

[@divendughati6114]

@god well you should have said 1982, not 1882. Other thing, no disrespect to the legends you named. They were GOATs, but same is for Ricky as well.

[@nuvinpooliyadde7319]

Without a doubt🙂👍

[@nuvinpooliyadde7319]

@dark single greek I meant all the legends in Australian Cricket history starting from AB

[@nuvinpooliyadde7319]

@dark single greek How old are you?

[@satishmakwna34]

Ricky ponting great basement great fielder my name is australia

[@techh9171]

Ricky ponting is the greatest captain and one of the greatest batsman.

[@crobinson505]

pull shot eh!! what about the great shot he pulled in a kings cross nightclub backin the day. classy man!!

[@lesnaidoo843]

Give the man his dues .stop focusing on all the negative he did.u acting like u never fucked up in life as Jesus said he who never sinned cast the first stone.idiots like u should stop watching cricket n go back living in ur mums basement

[@ImGladtobeAnAussie]

Thats how much punter loves cricket he retired from test cricket and now he is going to play club cricket

[@ImGladtobeAnAussie]

Punter makes me proud to be Australian will always love Punter he was the last connection to warnie and that great cricket era

[@parikshitanwane7925]

Best captain ever

[@user-pq7yj7ul7k]

The best bat In OZ

[@theodorebandamartin]

Geez Langer's nana didnt like the block..good grief that says alot

[@rkchandru7]

At 17:45 I guess everyone has a Justin Langer in their life. 😁😂

[@realife1542]

Neil Wagner wouldn’t exist if Ponting was still playing. He’s go for 20 an over bowling all them short balls

[@sushmitabhattacharyya9095]

My sweet heart 💋❤️

[@RahulSharma-re8kx]

43:42 par jo hunn tkk koi jamayaaa nii jo ricky d jagahh le skeeee

[@anshulthakur7378]

Bhajji didn't said monkey it was Punjabi galli 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@RahulSharma-re8kx]

43:42 minute celebration

[@trendingvideos0175]

The only man 70 century and 3 world cup 2. Champion trophy

[@Rpunter]

71 centuries

[@jasontoi8628]

Warne and Waugh in better times

[@wasiqmk]

My favourite kangaroo captain❤

[@youscousebastard424]

I love Ponting. Top class. From a Pom.

[@user-wt7ps3pg8h]

Actually, Ricky was put under pressure for some reason or other by the persons forgetting his contribution to the world of cricket. Pointing could have continued for some more time had he been encouraged by his critics. I am a die hard supporter of Australian cricket for its approach to the game of cricket. Ricky was mis-judged I should say. SAD

[@sw1138]

He is better batsman than flat track tendulkar

[@CJ-yb8uw]

Rincon🤨😘😋😘😋😘😋😘😋😋😘😋😘😎✌️😂👍

[@AnupWee]

It's all Politics when it comes to BCCI.... LOL

[@brettbrett9973]

Or rigged ?

[@dip_08]

Obviously, you didn’t show Punter cheating at the Sydney test. Anyways!

[@ImGladtobeAnAussie]

So england were aloud to do this and its against the spirit of the game and if we do something we get into big trouble for running out dopey bairstow for not staying in his crease

[@skyazuldream]

nightclub brawl kolkata

[@user-zs9yr9ob9h]

Why Muslim Lady There

[@rajatpurohit9744]

Only one team played in the spirit of the game in Sydney and that is india... Australia was a disgrace and the worst part was Steve bucknor and Mark Benson...

[@Gautam1618]

Stop the cap bra-man

[@MrDeeporaj]

Punter is a legend

[@calumgordon1512]

HEIS ALL CLASSNO BS

[@realife1542]

Neil Wagner wouldn’t exist if Ponting was still playing. He’s go for 20 an over bowling all them short balls