Ricky Ponting heaped praise on a particular India batter ahead of their clash against Pakistan.

Mohammed Shami marked his return to ICC tournaments with a brilliant 5 for 53, helping India bowl out Bangladesh for 228 on Thursday.

Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist has weighed in on the greatest all-rounder debate, challenging Ricky Ponting's assertion that Jacques Kallis is the best cricketer of all time.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting stated that Pakistan would struggle to replace a massive absentee in their squad.

Ponting, who is Punjab Kings coach, bought Iyer for Rs 26.75 crore for the upcoming IPL season, added that he is "delighted" to see the Mumbai man in PBKS as the franchise look to win their first title.

Shreyas Iyer, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal have been named non-negotiables by Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting.

Mitchell Marsh, a key figure in the Australia limited-overs set-up, was ruled out of the upcoming event last month due to a back injury

In 2020, Ricky Pontingand his wife Rianna collaborated with Ben Riggs, an award-winning Australian winemaker, to launch the cricketer's "Ponting Wines" label.

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has picked the "greatest cricketer that's ever played" the game.

ICC Men's Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to kick-start on February 19 in Pakistan.