"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...

Ricky Ponting believes Joe Root will cement his status as 'one of the greats'

Jun 23, 2023

Former England skipper Root scored a sensational unbeaten 118 and a quickfire 46 in the first Ashes Test against Australia at Edgbaston.

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.

Ind vs Aus: Ponting backs Burns over Pucovski as opener for first Test

Nov 19, 2020

Melbourne [Australia], November 19 : Former skipper Ricky Ponting reckons that Australia should stick with Joe Burns over Will Pucovski for the first Test...