Ricky Ponting, the most uncompromising player of his generation, grew into Australia's most successful run-maker and only sits below Bradman in the country's overall ratings. It takes an extremely critical eye to diminish his run-scoring achievements, which seem to collect new records in every series. Like spotting a celebrity, it's necessary to look twice when analysing Ponting, first as the archetypal modern batsman, then as the country's 42nd Test captain. There is no doubt about his greatness after taking guard, but his leadership has been under scrutiny for much of his reign. While his blade has sparkled, his stewardship is pock-marked by three Ashes defeats - two in England and one at home - and stumbles to South Africa and India.
Rickey Ponting Who is also 9th in List of Highest Paid Cricket Players. 6th in All Time Greatest Batsmen List. 2nd in List of Highest Number of Centuries Scorers
Former Australian Captain Ricky Ponting though he in known for his great batting and captaincy, but he was also the greatest ever fielder in history of Australian cricket. Many of Cricket Pundits Considered Him As 2nd Greatest Fielder after Rhodes. Ponting is brilliant wherever you place him, but it is his speed in the inner ring that makes him a truly special fielder. He cuts off the angles, pulls off brilliant run outs and takes wonderful catches. On more than one occasion, Ponting has changed the course of a game with his fielding. He Tooks 194 catches in Test Matches and 160 catches ODI version of cricket respectively which itself reflects his great fielding talent. watch one hour video of his direct hits.
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