Ricky Thomas Ponting, widely known as Ricky Ponting, is an Australian cricket legend, regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of all time.
He had an illustrious career playing for the Australian national team, serving as captain from 2004 to 2011 in Test cricket and from 2002 to 2011 in One-Day Internationals (ODIs).
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- Full name: Ricky Thomas Ponting
- Stage name: Ricky Ponting
- Date of birth: December 19, 1974
- Age: 49 years old
- Place of birth: Launceston, Australia
- Nationality: Australian
- Occupation: Cricket Coach
- Height: 1.75m
- Parents: Graeme Ponting and Lorraine Ponting
- Siblings: Drew Ponting and Renee Ponting
- Spouse: Rianna Jennifer Cantor
- Children: Fletcher William Ponting and Emmy Charlotte Ponting.
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $95 million
Early life and education
Ricky Ponting was born in Launceston, Australia, on 19 December 1974. He was raised by his parents, Graeme Ponting and Lorraine Ponting, along with his brother Drew Ponting and sister Renee Ponting.
Ponting attended Brooks High School during his formative years. He is Australian and Christian.
Career
Ricky Ponting is the eldest of three children born to Graeme and Lorraine Ponting. Graeme was a keen club cricketer and Australian Rules player, while Lorraine was a strong state champion. Ponting’s uncle, Greg Campbell, also played Test cricket for Australia in 1989 and 1990.
Ponting was introduced to cricket by his father, Graeme, and uncle, Greg. At the age of 11, he played for Mowbray U-13s in 1985-86 and quickly emerged as a prodigious talent.
In January 1986, he scored four centuries in a week in the Northern Tasmanian youth cricket competition, earning him a sponsorship deal with bat manufacturer Kookaburra. Less than a month later, he scored a century in the U-16 competition.
Ponting made his first-class debut for Tasmania in November 1992 aged 17 years and 337 days, becoming the youngest Tasmanian player to play in a Sheffield Shield match.
He had to wait until 1995 to make his ODI debut for Australia in a quadrilateral tournament in New Zealand. He soon after made his Test debut in the 1995 home series against Sri Lanka, scoring 96 runs.
Despite losing his place in the national team a few times due to form and discipline issues, Ponting went on to become Australia’s ODI captain in 2002 and Test captain in 2004, cementing his status as one of the country’s greatest cricketers.
Awards and nominations
- Cricinfo Player of the Decade: 2000-2009.
- Wisden World’s Leading Cricketer: 2003
- One of five Wisden Cricketers of the Year: 2002, 2004, 2006, 2007.
- Allan Border Medal: 2004, 2005, 2007.
- Australian ODI Player of the Year: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
- Australian Player of the Year: 2003, 2004, 2006.
- ICC Player of the Year: 2006.
- ICC Cricket World Cup Winners: 2003, 2007.
- ICC Champions Trophy Winner: 2006.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @rickyponting
- Facebook Name: Ricky Ponting
- Twitter Username: @punterheads
Personal life
Ricky Ponting, the famous Australian cricketer, is happily married to his wife, Rianna Jennifer Cantor. Their marriage, which has lasted for more than two decades, is a testament to the strength and commitment they share.
Ricky and Rianna have built a loving family, welcoming two children into their lives – Fletcher William Ponting and Emmy Charlotte Ponting. As a couple, they have navigated life’s ups and downs with grace and determination, supporting each other in their personal and professional endeavours.
Net worth
Ricky Ponting is an Australian cricketer with a net worth of $95 million. His successful career as a cricket coach can be attributed to his exceptional leadership skills, strategic acumen, and ability to nurture and develop talented individuals into world-class players.
