| Full name |
Ricky Thomas Ponting |
| Born |
December 19, 1974, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Major teams |
Australia, ICC World XI, Kolkata Knight Riders,Somerset, Tasmania |
| Batting style |
Right-hand bat |
| Bowling style |
Right-arm medium |
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| Nickname |
Punter |
Most embarrassing
moment |
Losing the Ashes & before that losing the World Cup Final |
Most memorable
moment |
Being on the winning side at two of three World Cup finals, last test against South Africa in Sydney scoring hundred in each innings |
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| Test Debut |
Australia v Sri Lanka at Perth, Dec 8-11, 1995 |
| One Day Debut |
Australia v South Africa at Wellington, Feb 15, 1995 |
| T20 Debut |
New Zealand v Australia at Auckland, Feb 17, 2005 |
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