One of Australia's greatest captains and a prolific run-scorer. Known for his aggressive captaincy and multiple run-ins with umpires, opponents, and rules.
25 incidents documented
England Women vs India Women
24 September 2022
Deepti Sharma ran out Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end for backing up too far, sparking a fierce global debate about the spirit of cricket versus the laws of the game.
Various
1 January 2017
The 'Umpire's Call' element of DRS, where marginal LBW decisions are upheld even when ball-tracking shows the ball hitting the stumps, has been one of cricket's most divisive ongoing controversies.
India vs Bangladesh
2012-03-16
After waiting 12 agonizing innings to reach the milestone, Sachin Tendulkar became the first player in history to score 100 international centuries — an achievement that is statistically the most distant landmark from any other player in cricket.
Australia vs India
24 March 2011
Shane Watson was given not out LBW to Zaheer Khan early in Australia's innings when replays showed the ball hitting middle stump. No DRS existed. Watson scored 25 and Australia posted 260. India successfully chased but the error gifted Australia extra runs and made the chase far more difficult.
England vs Australia
8 July 2009
Michael Clarke nicked Andrew Flintoff to Matt Prior in a clear caught-behind but umpire Rudi Koertzen gave it not out. Clarke survived to help Australia save a famous draw, with the last pair lasting 69 balls.
Australia vs India
2-6 January 2008
One of the most controversial Tests ever — terrible umpiring decisions, racial abuse allegations, and India threatening to abandon the tour.
Australia vs India
17 January 2008
A young Ishant Sharma bowled a magical spell to Ricky Ponting at Perth, laughing at the Australian captain after beating him repeatedly.
Australia vs England
2007-01-05
Australia whitewashed England 5-0 in the 2006-07 Ashes — revenge for England's 2005 series win — with every Test won by a margin of over 200 runs, confirming Ponting's side as the dominant Test team of the decade.
South Africa vs Australia
2006-03-12
Australia scored a world-record 434/4 in an ODI and thought they'd won — then South Africa chased it down with 438/9, producing the greatest and most absurd ODI ever.
Bangladesh vs Australia
2006-04-10
Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie, sent in as nightwatchman, refused to get out and scored 201* — the only double century by a nightwatchman in Test history.
England vs Australia
4 August 2005
Andrew Flintoff engaged in relentless verbal and physical intimidation of Ricky Ponting throughout the iconic 2005 Ashes series.
England vs Australia
4 August 2005
Steve Harmison's bouncer struck Ricky Ponting on the cheekguard of his helmet at Edgbaston in 2005, drawing blood that ran visibly down Ponting's face. The image of the Australian captain batting on with blood dripping from his cheek became one of the 2005 Ashes' most iconic moments — symbolising England's refusal to be intimidated.
England vs Australia
2005-08-25
Unknown substitute fielder Gary Pratt ran out Ricky Ponting with a direct hit, triggering an epic tantrum from Ponting who ranted at the England dressing room as he walked off.
Australia vs Various
2005-09-12
Ricky Ponting's volcanic temper produced some of cricket's most entertaining meltdowns, from umpire confrontations to dressing room blow-ups.
England vs Australia
4 August 2005
Ricky Ponting was furious after being run out by England substitute fielder Gary Pratt during the 2005 Ashes, accusing England of abusing the substitute fielder rule to gain an unfair tactical advantage.
Sri Lanka vs Australia
2004-03-09
Muttiah Muralitharan's extraordinary spinning arsenal — off-break, doosra, top-spinner, and variations — created the most complex spin-bowling challenge that Ricky Ponting, Australia's best batsman, encountered across his career, with Murali dismissing him repeatedly through deliveries Ponting couldn't consistently read.
Australia vs various
2004-07-22
Ricky Ponting captained Australia in 77 Test wins — the most by any Test captain in history — across 7 years and 77 matches, leading them to two World Cup titles, four consecutive Ashes series wins, and the world's top Test ranking.
Australia vs India
23 March 2003
Ricky Ponting survived a caught-behind appeal early in his innings during the 2003 World Cup Final. He went on to score 140 as Australia demolished India.
Australia vs India
23 March 2003
Ricky Ponting edged Zaheer Khan to Rahul Dravid early in the 2003 World Cup Final but umpire Rudi Koertzen gave it not out. Ponting went on to score 140* as Australia posted 359/2 and won by 125 runs.
Australia vs India
23 March 2003
Ricky Ponting edged Zaheer Khan to Rahul Dravid early in his innings but umpire Rudi Koertzen gave it not out. Ponting went on to score 140* as Australia posted 359/2 and won by 125 runs.
West Indies vs Australia
25 April 2003
McGrath sledged Sarwan about his personal life. Sarwan reportedly responded with a comment about McGrath's wife Jane, who was battling cancer at the time.
Australia vs Various
2 January 2003
Ricky Ponting was frequently involved in heated arguments with umpires throughout his career, often pointing his finger and showing visible dissent.
Australia vs India
2003-03-23
Ricky Ponting made 140 not out off 121 balls as Australia made 359/2 in the World Cup final — the highest team total in a World Cup final — before bowling India out for 234 to win by 125 runs and complete a second consecutive World Cup triumph.
India vs Australia
11-15 March 2001
Several contentious LBW decisions went both ways during India's historic follow-on victory against Australia in Kolkata 2001, one of the greatest Tests ever played.
India vs Australia
2001-03-11
Harbhajan Singh took India's first Test hat-trick in 67 years — dismissing Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist, and Shane Warne in the first innings — sparking India's comeback from following on that ultimately won the Test and the series.