Ricky Ponting
Australia
Ricky Thomas Ponting
Born: 19 December 1974, Launceston, TasMajor Teams: Australia, Tasmania.
Known As: Ricky Ponting
Pronounced RICKEE PONTING
Batting Style: Right Hand Bat
Bowling Style: Right Arm Medium
ODI Debut: 15 February 1995 v South Africa, Wellington
Career Record (at 1996 World Cup):
TESTS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 3 4 0 193 96 48.25 - 2 4 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w 10w Econ
Bowling 4 2 8 1 8.00 1-8 - - 2.00
ONE-DAY INTERNATIONALS
M I NO Runs HS Ave 100 50 Ct St
Batting 16 16 2 464 123 33.14 1 4 2 -
O M R W Ave Best 5w Econ
Bowling -
1996 World Cup Profile:
At the age of 20, Rick Ponting is already being talked of as a future captain of Australia. A precocious talent, Ponting debuted for his state at the age of 17, and his first-class career has described a steady upward curve since that point, with selection for the West Indies tour in 1994/95, and a Test debut against Sri Lanka in Perth this summer. Only a doubtful LBW decision preventing Ponting from a debut century. He virtually confirmed his World Cup berth with an innings of 123 to save Australia from 3/33 in a recent World Series Cup match, and displayed a maturity that recalls Tendulkar. Naturally aggressive in outlook, with nearly every shot in the book, Ponting complements his batting with brisk medium pace/swing and brilliant fielding in the point/cover region. He could also double as reserve wicketkeeper for the World Cup trip.help@cricinfo.com