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Featured on Aug 25, 2026

Which Australian captain blasted an unbeaten 140 in the 2003 World Cup final against India?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting 140 not out crushed India in the 2003 World Cup final.

Featured on Aug 24, 2026

Which Australian captain chose to bowl first at Edgbaston in 2005 and lost a Test by just two runs?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting decision to field first at Edgbaston in 2005 contributed to a famous two-run defeat.

Featured on Aug 22, 2026

Which Australian captain also recorded three Tests with a century in each innings?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting matched the record with three twin-century Test performances.

Featured on Aug 13, 2026

Which Australian captain was a prolific number three and one of the leading Test run-scorers?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting was a destructive and consistent number three for Australia.

Featured on Jul 28, 2026

Which Australian captain lifted the World Cup in both 2003 and 2007?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting captained Australia to back-to-back World Cup titles in 2003 and 2007.

Featured on Jul 13, 2026

Which Australian captain was a brilliant all-round fielder, sharp in the slips and at gully?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting was one of the finest fielders of his era, taking nearly 200 Test catches.

Featured on Jun 15, 2026

Which legendary Australian captain served as a mentor for Mumbai Indians helping them win multiple IPL championships?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting brought his incredible winning mentality to the Mumbai Indians coaching setup transforming their approach to the game.

Featured on Apr 29, 2026

Which Australian batsman scored an unbeaten 149 in the 2003 World Cup final destroying India at the Wanderers?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting demolished the Indian bowling attack with brutal pull shots and drives producing the greatest ever individual performance in a World Cup final.

Featured on Apr 2, 2026

Which Australian captain scored 156 on the final day at Old Trafford in 2005 to force a tense draw and save the Ashes?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting played arguably the greatest innings of his Test career holding the Australian batting lineup together to secure a crucial draw.

Featured on Apr 1, 2026

Who was the head coach of the Delhi Capitals when they reached their first ever IPL final in 2020?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ricky Ponting completely changed the culture of the franchise turning them from perennial strugglers into serious championship contenders.

Featured on Mar 14, 2026

Which Australian captain scored an unbeaten 140 in the 2003 final?

AnswerRicky Ponting

Ponting launched a brutal assault on the Indian bowling attack.

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