Ponting believes Joe Root is fulfilling his "full potential"

Jun 22, 2023

In the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston, Root produced a spectacular 118* and a quickfire 46.

"He will get that 100 this time around": Ponting backs Root for maiden Test hundred on Australian soil

Oct 22, 2025

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting believes there's every chance Joe Root will break his century drought in Australia during this Ashes series.

'Why are you captain then?' Ponting questions Root's captaincy following England's defeat

Dec 21, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 21 : Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has criticised England captain Joe Root following the visitors' defeat in the second Ashes...

Don't think I've seen worse-performing team in Australia: Ponting slams England

Dec 29, 2021

Melbourne [Australia], December 29 : Former England skipper Ricky Ponting has slammed Joe Root-led England for their dismal performance in the first three Ashes...

Joe Root overtakes Ponting, becomes second-highest run-getter in Test cricket

Jul 25, 2025

Root accomplished this feat during the third day of the fourth Manchester Test against India. At the end of the second session, the veteran...

Joe Root joins Tendulkar, Kohli, Ponting in elite 23,000 international runs club

Sep 22, 2026

England veteran batter Joe Root etched his name in the record books on Tuesday, becoming only the eighth batter in international cricket history to...