Following an underwhelming Australian performance in the 2011 Cricket World Cup, Ponting stepped down from ODI and Test captaincy, though he continued to be a critical member of the team. In Test cricket, he scored 41 centuries, while in ODIs, he notched 30 centuries—both Australian records during his playing tenure. Notably, Ponting remains one of the few players to have scored centuries against all Test-playing nations. Globally, he ranks third for most Test hundreds in cricket history.
His fielding skills were often cited among the best in the world, making him a threat not just with the bat but also in the field. Known for his sharp reflexes and ability to effect direct-hit runouts, Ponting was a complete cricketer. Although occasionally subject to criticism from media and fans concerning on-field behavior, these claims were generally seen in the context of his highly competitive nature.
On Australia Day, Ponting was honored as an Officer of the Order of Australia for his contributions to cricket and his charitable work through the Ponting Foundation. On November 29, 2012, he officially announced his retirement from Test cricket, with his final match played against South Africa at the WACA Ground.
In June 2002, Ponting married his long-time partner, law student Rianna Jennifer Cantor. Their relationship has often been credited with contributing to his personal growth and increased maturity. The couple has three children: daughter Emmy Charlotte, born on July 26, 2008; daughter Matisse Ellie, born on September 8, 2011; and son Fletcher William, born on September 24, 2014.
With an estimated net worth of $65 million, strengthened by endorsements and cricketing success, Ponting is regarded as one of the most influential and uncompromising players of his generation. His leadership, skill, and consistency solidified his status among the greatest batsmen in Australian cricket history.
Return to the previous page| Birth Date: | 19 Dec, 1974 |
| Age: | 45 yrs |
| Occupations: | Cricketer Cricket coach |
| Citizenship: | Australia |
| Birth Place: | Launceston |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Australian cricketer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 95 million |
