What is the best 'sledge' you ever heard? 🤔 | Ricky Ponting AMA

[@06alepea1]

As an England fan I obviously couldn’t stand Ponting when he was a player (Obviously mostly jealous at how good he was). Now he’s one of the best commentators/analysts in the game.

[@lingolarker9318]

It took him a while to take off as a batsman but ended up being a true Great.

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

As an Aussie fan, love it when he plays for my home country and love it when he beats England. After all, he is a former captain of Aussie, he knows everything about cricket and the players

[@kezla5688]

As a fan growing up, I was so jealous of that Aussie team. They were so good and so tough. He's now an exceptional commentator - almost an unmatched cricket brain.

[@Robc--jd6yh]

@@prasithoudomvilay8454he hasn’t played for over a decade

[@chasey2327]

best puller of a fast ball EVER

[@mdoggydogdogdog]

He’s spot on about Kallis. Absolute behemoth of the game but never gets mentioned in the same breath as the other greats

[@Sauvage_Foxes]

As an aussie growing up idolising punter, if he survived his first 20 balls you could almost always back him to ton up. I've never seen someone look so awkward in his first 10 balls and then be so elquent after. Loved his straigh drives and pull shot. So good to watch

[@Kinny202]

Mohammad Azharuddin was even worse You’d know in the first 5 balls as to how the innings would turn out And trust me, he could look like a total moron sometimes One indicator of a good innings was when he’d middle his first ball - basically a quick flick for a single No matter who the bowler was And you could sit back and relax knowing what was in store

[@LearnWithNeeraj777]

King of pull shot❤

[@jakesmith9267]

Shaun Marsh was similar, looked horrific until he'd faced 20 balls and then played every shot, right out of the textbook

[@SherLock55]

@@jakesmith9267 It's almost every batsmen period, until they get their eye in and the confidence it's always shaky to start, I of course never played professionally but I don't think I have ever walked to the crease not feeling extremely nervous and that continues until you get your eye in.

[@andytetlow3600]

Ricky Ponting has now taken over from the late great Shane Warne in regards to how respected he is over here what a great human being and I’m English

[@stephenhosking7384]

Great to hear! Thanks for the news from England. And, I agree with you on both choices. Great players, great personalities, and, after retirement, particularly valuable commentators. One of the things I like about Punter's commentary is that he treats every game, and every "moment", as important.

[@sticktothefacts8905]

Shane Warne a great human? I wonder how his wife would answer that considering how much he cheated on her? I wonder how people think about his 1 year drug ban? What exactly is your criteria for a great human? Incredible cricketer & great cricket mind, but great human?

[@galey86]

It irritates me that I like Ponting so much after retirement.

[@A2906-o8q]

Me too , I guess he fought for his country with his life , gotta respect that as a South African

[@TedsonJones]

That's the problem with modern TV coverage and social media, it makes it harder to hate the Aussies because you realise that most of them are nice blokes 😅

[@MrSeanMDolan]

@@TedsonJonesor maybe that’s the problem with fans, not being able to separate fandom from reality

[@TedsonJones]

​@@MrSeanMDolanWas being tongue in cheek, I never actually hated any of them. Maybe Warner.

[@fattlane1866]

@@TedsonJones I'm an Aussie and even I can't stand Warner haha

[@TheTigers00001]

Legendary Captain, batsman and fielder. The number of direct hits of the stumps resulting in run outs he performed was unbelievable. Up there with Jonty Rhodes and a few others as the best fielders of all times. Thank you for making cricket so entertaining. Now just shows what a great cricket mind he has when commentating.

[@The04prasanga]

His comments on team South Africa was so real. Aus vs SA were my favorite cricket battles in late 90's and early 2000s. Both teams were in "never give up" mentality and have produced some memorable matches.

[@anthonyblack3579]

I still remember struggling to convince my co-workers that Aus scored 400+ in an ODI last night and LOST!

[@hiltonwitz3142]

Superb cricketer and brilliant commentator

[@alexbremner8361]

Ricky is one of the cricketing greats, what a legend. Even as an England fan.

[@ptinsv]

Could happily listen to ricky all day long (as an england fan too), was such a great leader and physically tough player on the field and has become an amazing commentator off the field since retirement

[@AdityaRaj-hd9jr]

Ricky Ponting, one of the greatest cricketers Australia has ever produced, truly shaped the cricketing memories of our generation. For many of us in India, whenever Australia was the opponent, there was a sense of inevitability, it felt like they had already won, largely because of Ponting’s sheer skill and dominance. His talent, tenacity, and leadership made him a legend, not just in Australia but worldwide, and his rivalry with India added an unforgettable thrill to our childhood.

[@klausn7267]

So many ex players make average pundits, but Ponting's insight is always brilliant. Love the Langer question too!

[@pbfamous07]

as an aussie. ricky is everything that makes me proud to be australian. gritty. honest. highly skillful. leader. family man. funny in a dry wit way....."get him up here i wanna boof em"

[@maddy111007]

Everything is right except honest sry mate but everybody knows about him how honest he was

[@axoltl1]

@@maddy111007 Yeah honest as a commentator/pundit maybe - and also a great of the game, but during his playing days he was one of the most dishonest, unsportsmanlike players around.

[@martindavis8706]

Aussies full of cheaters now!

[@groot3535]

Honest?

[@ThomasThorr]

you all forget what your teams were like during those days, thinking that Punter was so much worse than them. memories like a goldfish.

[@richardvivian3665]

As a fellow Tasmanian I followed Punters career since his debut for Tasmania as a 17 year old. He was ear marked as one of the best teenage batsmen we had ever produced. For some that can be a curse but Ponting took to test cricket like a duck to water. We are blessed to have him as role model and mentor. He’s a working class Ritchie Benaud

[@passy99]

"Working class Ritchie Benaud". I like that.

[@EamonThePhilogynistWalford]

If Richie was still with us, he'd probably say this: "Marvellous comment, that!" 🙂

[@Louis-mg5jf]

Unreal q & a I wish more would come from reddit. The quality of questions was fantastic 😊

[@StantheMan370]

Coming from a young englishman who never saw him play live (or on tv) i love him as a player, he's a genius

[@thunder300-v6v]

What nonsense ??? When did you born ??

[@mitch2620]

When Punter and Warney played together, I’d possibly add Glenn too, we played magnificently. Great days.

[@shrikantkondekar]

Thanks, Sky Sports Cricket team for presenting this excellent piece of interview with the greatest cricket champion of all time. One of the finest interview to watch recently on YT. Punter is not only a superb player but a gem of a person. Well said Ricky.. You're indeed an inspiration to all the people out there 😊👍

[@HameezAqeel]

The bowler he's talking about is Jimmy Ormond

[@joekabak2621]

Rubbish bowler, legendary sledge.

[@JB-td9fz]

Live ricky. I'm English. Great commentator and an absolute G

[@Zain1996khan]

Ricky Ponting, made life hell for peak Pakistani bowling attack. Such a legend. Huge respect

[@stephenvanrhyn8369]

Thanks Ricky. Big respect from South Africa.

[@ankss4972]

On best sledging incident, during 2001 ashes when mark waugh and pointing batting, he didn’t mention the bowler’s name but it was either Usman Afzal or Jimmy Ormond.

[@ryangraham6393]

It was Jimmy, Mark Waugh slaughtered him haha.

[@dfb1976]

A true Great Ponting, he has so much to give to the game… ❤

[@GauravSinghgterritory]

He is infact actually a LEGEND

[@alanhaynes9672]

Love Ricky, such a top bloke.

[@Tony-nf6ru]

Amazing to hear a humble ponts can be. As an englishman envious of Australian cricket for whatever team he played with....just awesome

[@transition2023]

Agree with Ricky’s comment about armchair cricketers. I played third grade suburban cricket so not a complete novice but watched Scott Styris bowl in nets at Lilac Hill game and just rolling his arm over as a military medium in international cricket he was quick by my standards

[@MrDunkycraig]

I was at Lords as a 15yr old in the nets getting some coaching and in the next net was the great Imran Khan having a net and watching him bowl was an eye opener. I thought i was quick 80+ mph. I learned that day i wasnt😢

[@Howhardcanitbe2025]

I actually appreciated how good this guy was, hes somebody you would want to captain your side. Great analyst.. and i bet a dexent bloke off camera too

[@techbuzz1507]

SA vs Australia were the best in quality. Kallis, Ntini, Smith, Pollock were world class but I have stopped watching cricket after Ponting retired. His strike rate in tests were so stunning. Couldn't bear the pain of his last days when he was out of form and struggling. His ways as a player and captain were just too hot. Thank you Ricky.

[@Sree99441]

Punter Legend !!!

[@nickvegas2459]

This is priceless for kids, and I am sure they'll agree. Ponting should talk way more.

[@mkhadka123]

Totally agree... cricket shows around the world need to get him to talk more so that we have more to listen 😅

[@GamingParadise630]

He is the big boss of cricket..... Batting, fielding, captaincy,everything was top notch and he always had kickass attitude

[@erwerwewerwer4575]

"I would play for New Zealand" = automatic like button hit from me! lol

[@tonymarshall4164]

A brilliant cricketer, commentator and analyst. I saw him play many years ago in a one day game here against New Zealand..I can remember it clearly, he scored 66..not a huge score..but it was just so effortless and full of sublime shots..amazing cricketer.

[@GroversReef]

Well done Ricky on promoting the game in the US! From a fellow Tasmanian well done!

[@PatrickJHNewman]

An amazing competitor and genuine guy, I wish he'd been born English!

[@prasithoudomvilay8454]

Too bad, he was the best captain of Aussie from that time. It's nice to have him to be part of sky sports commentating since Shane Warne passed away

[@lewisgreen1633]

That 150 odd he got up in Manchester was the ultimate captains knock. Superb player and to handle those egos in the dressing room must have been tough..

[@Defcon236]

Jimmy Ormond was the bowler on in 2001

[@graememason6419]

And they were right, he wasn't good enough!

[@JackBarrBaxter]

@@graememason6419Good sledge though.

[@paulrichardson9843]

Yes, it was a great come back by Ormond. Funny and true.

[@WilliamSmith-mx6ze]

Everyone knows it was Ormond. Why Ponting spares his blushes, I don't know.

[@Brettymac24]

@@WilliamSmith-mx6ze I think it’s more Ponting being respectful to him

[@AaronLaw92]

James Ormond played for my club side, legend.

[@anthonyhastings5961]

My mates and I used to net with a bowling machine. So we used to fire it up to 95 mph and stand at the batsman's end but stood well back and you just couldn't see the ball. At our standard, even trying to hit a ball at 55 mph was difficult

[@skaf9587]

An amazing cricketer and a stunning commentator

[@Fuzcapp]

I agree with him about standing behind the batter at the nets. I stood behind the batter at the warm up to a charity game and watched Elyse Perry bowling. I was really impressed with her pace but mostly her controlled swing. She could REALLY move the ball in the air - you don't see that from the grandstand or on TV.

[@danscreativecreatures]

It’s funny - he used to come across as such an abrupt, abrasive chap when he was captain, but as a pundit he’s really balanced and insightful. I wouldn’t necessarily say the same about McGrath whenever I hear him!

[@20shourya]

McGrath was a potty-mouthed top class bowler, and now a useless pundit on air.

[@bellabana]

Pointing was a fierce competitor as he wanted to win for his country but off the field a nice guy.

[@bigmofarah9084]

I've really enjoyed hearing his commentary and analysis. His record as a player obviously speaks for itself and I don't imagine we'll see such a successful captain for a long time.

[@StimesWellampitiya-kq9kc]

Spot on about the rule change in 50 over Cricket

[@savage1717]

A man who you just can't hate no matter what and genuine respect comes out when talking about this man and I'm also glad he's retired lol.

[@osmiumgus8025]

Aside from playing and coaching success, Ponting is an excellent and insightful commentator.

[@pravintilekar4941]

That 2003 WC final still hearts.....Punter.

[@SandeepBhardwajAssam]

One of my favourite Cricketers, with his own fair share of controversies. Can't forget his 140 n.o. in the 2003 WC final that demolished Team India's hopes and consigned them to flames. Can't wait to hear Punter's sharp analysis during the upcoming BGT 2024-25 Down Under. Love & Respect from Assam India

[@hariprasadhparthasarathy6360]

stop respecting cheaters

[@JackBarrBaxter]

@@hariprasadhparthasarathy6360 Tendulkar tapering with the ball is very close to my mind, even after all these years.

[@Whatabozo9]

@@hariprasadhparthasarathy6360 nah stop the disrespect

[@MickH60]

@@hariprasadhparthasarathy6360 Grow up....

[@karabontseki617]

Im south african but pointing for me is the best captain ever in the game

[@04040953]

Best player in his family! That would've hurt Mark 😂😂😂

[@DinDjarin914]

Never used to like him during his playing time simply cz he was so damn good, but what a top bloke he is. Great cricket brain too!

[@invista4134]

I am from India. But facts aside, I loved his captaincy. And his arrogant batting. Used to weep when he scored a century against India, those nights I used to stay awake following the match (in Canada) That breed of cricket has gone extinct. But you sir... have my respect..!

[@jayannan9897]

Sports is the only thing that the whole world unites for. Forget wars play a game against each other and compete for pride and learn respect for your opponent ✌

[@mondosilo]

I agree 💯 1:30

[@andrewgrzona6619]

A true Australian legend, great insight 👍

[@zabaleta66]

Kiwi here. We'll have you today Punter!!

[@msum23]

That's so true about it looking slow on TV. Any other view it looks so quick but the behind camera makes it look so slow.

[@reggiechristie7674]

What a bloke as an englishman

[@GhufranMuhammad-gm]

One of the best minds in Cricket.

[@brucecoulthard7879]

Ricky Ponting career and commentary skills are very similar to Ty Murray and his career and technical comments. Very different sports but two very tough competitors. Both legends.

[@mrutyunjayashamalla7879]

A brilliant cricketer and an outstanding leader 🎉

[@steveskrobot9496]

Mad respect my guy!

[@MrRicardonz15]

Love this guy as a commentator. Great analysis.

[@anandvsamuel]

7:07 answer I think it was Jimmy Ormond, he had his debut then.

[@tommytraddles]

Fantastic thanks Punter! Great guy.

[@daviddilley8310]

My now 40 yo son whenever the topic of Ponting comes up still occasionally says, "Dad, I remember you saying at a Shield game "watch this (17) kid, he'll play for Australia one day, and that's why I love Shield cricket"...T20, he scored a ton v NZ without the "modern" shots.

[@Skyraider4171]

This is a great insight from such a considered, talented and committed winner.

[@Johno865]

Bugga, the vampire's got Punter.

[@bluesque9687]

Ricky Ponting, the best batsman-captain in the last 50 years, and i would say the best fielder of all time!! ❤

[@ArchismanMozumder]

Most talented cricketer - Kallis. Most talented batsman - Lara. Thank you for these insights... especially the point about Kallis' number of catches. Thanks to Sky Sports Cicket for this peek into Ponitng's astute cricketing mind.

[@ryangraham6393]

This just proves what a brilliant cricket mind Punter has.

[@conroyking4574]

Great insights...Thanks Punter!

[@Warpedsmac]

Really Classy fellow.

[@ethicaldisaster]

As an Indian, I am so relieved there aren’t any toxic Indians fans outraged because he didn’t name Sachin

[@aswinastro]

It doesn't matter, right. This is Ponting's interview. And he is purely answering from his opinion and he has every right to name his favorite player. As for him not naming Sachin, does it matter considering Sachin's ODI record against them.

[@Sammy86]

Jimmy Ormond was the name of the bowler he mentioned at 7:!1

[@joebowden4065]

Agree with Ricky about the second new ball in one day

[@Legendgaming-tp1is]

So many senior cricketers don't understand why 2 ball used in 50 over format, if you use 1 ball in day night game the team bowling 1st will get huge advantage in the 2nd innings due will come it won't help reverse swing in 2nd innings.

[@Silk1970]

He's so articulate. No wonder he's such a great commentator. I think Kallis gets slightly underrated because he didn't perform particularly well against Australia and because he was a slower scorer, he didn't tend to turn games around in the way some of his fellow batting greats could.

[@pigslefats]

He was a slow scorer because in many matches he had to save the game. SA did not have the depth of batting talent that Aus had

[@Silk1970]

@@pigslefats He shifted gears after T20 became a thing and went more aggressively. I always felt his slowness in the 1999 World Cup semi final was a key factor in why we won it. They were chasing 212, they should never have been requiring better than a run a ball in the final overs.

[@Xavierxoxoxo]

WOW! Thank you, Reddit. I've developed huge respect for RP from this segment. Incredibly informative as a glimpse into his mind.

[@isaacnewton3514]

For any young people, KZbin Pontings inning in 03 WC Final or his 164 against South Africa. No one in the modern game is on his level.

[@sidharthsingh9439]

As an indian I'm happy that it wasn't a hotstar interview 😂 where ricky is giving an interview but it's all about Indian players and most of all Virat.

[@douglasbell7667]

fantastic player .

[@prajwalh8823]

7:32 if anyone is wondering who is he talking bout then itz Jimmy Ormond

[@SREEKUTTY...369]

Punter...😍

[@Legendgaming-tp1is]

So many senior cricketers don't understand why 2 ball used in 50 over format, if you use 1 ball in day night game the team bowling 1st will get huge advantage in the 2nd innings due will come it won't help reverse swing in 2nd innings.

[@tpc1416]

Just bat better in the first innings.

[@Legendgaming-tp1is]

@@tpc1416 ok sir what an great advice , I didn't think about it🫡 .

[@fredbassett8662]

Each bowling innings, there a 2 balls, 1 used from each end. The same for the other team, making a total of 4 balls used for the match. I agree with Rick, 1 ball per innings for a more dynamic game. Give the bowlers something, the modern game is a batter's game.

[@Legendgaming-tp1is]

@@fredbassett8662 you are not understanding the fact if you use 1 ball per innings you will start getting reverse swing around 30th over in day game , but in places like sub continent you will get dew that will take reverse swing out of the game in 2nd innings , that will be huge advantage for 2nd batting team the matches will be 1 sided , 2 ball innings taking reverse swing out of the game making game even for both batting 1st and batting 2nd.

[@talhahassen98]

​@@Legendgaming-tp1isI feel like 2 new balls should be given but it's the team choice to however much they want to use each ball. Idk if that makes things more complicated or solve the niche issue of dew being a big role in the 2nd innings but give them a choice if for example they want to exploit movement or play for reverse swing and spin.

[@sanketnayak5822]

Imagine Kane Williamson at 3 and Ponting at 4 in tests 🤯🤯

[@pranaveshpandey8132]

Like it or not aussies are just natural at sledging. Not over the top just casual mocking and sneaking 😂😂

[@galey86]

I played in Australian Grade Cricket for a season, this is not true.

[@TheApache101]

That sledge. Got him!! 😂

[@Natraja_369]

90s the best bowling era in test crckt. Only 3 players had batting average above 50. 1.Sachin 58 2.S waugh 53 3.B Lara 51.8. 4.Kallis 41 5. Ricky P 45

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Yess but 2017 to present era is even harder or almost same

[@thecarry2611]

Tassie legend, miss going to bellerive oval to watch him play.

[@eldraino9933]

Never forget his crunching big ton in the 2003 WC final

[@kkhera3730]

Reddit.. great source for everything 👏 😅

[@arteygfddfgh]

He is a legend in my eyes. More than his technical skills I liked his grit. Respect from India.

[@PUNKinDRUBLIC72]

I'd been very welcoming if Ricky wanted to play for us!🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@davidbroadley2983]

With such a stunningly successful record as a player and captain, how does the three series Ashes losses as captain record sit?

[@SharathMurali]

That English bowler was James Ormond

[@brendoncrofts6714]

Warnie could if you asked him predict how he would most likely get you out ,and punter has that same rate nack in his playing days ,and especially now often can predict how the batsmen will get out ,greats of the game

[@patchp009]

True legend.

[@saralgupta5250]

The bowler sledging is Jimmy Ormond.

[@amitgautam156]

I agree on 50 over change.. 1 ball and old rules