Ponting retires as Aussi captain

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Australia's Ricky Ponting looks down during a news conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground March 29, 2011, where he announced he was retiring as the country's test and one-day cricket captain. Ponting, the most successful captain in 134 years of test cricket, resigned as captain on Tuesday but will continue as a batsman with the team. REUTERS

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Comments - 29

W.G.Grace Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:19 AM

It is clear Ranil Wicktremesinghe never played cricket!!

Muraly Wednesday, 30 March 2011 06:46 AM

Good Luck Ricky. Gentleman cricketer.

Brinsly Wednesday, 30 March 2011 03:34 AM

Well said

arvin Tuesday, 29 March 2011 09:17 AM

Good luck Ricky. you r true Gentleman

indike Tuesday, 29 March 2011 08:50 AM

What a great cricketer he has been for Australia. For me, he has been the best cricketer of our time. I would love to see Ponting end up as the highest Test match run scorer.

Dinesh Tuesday, 29 March 2011 08:29 AM

As captain he did his best and leaving the job in respectable way ....Best player of the pull shot which will rembered for decades !!!

Bluff Bluff Tuesday, 29 March 2011 08:21 AM

We salute your great sportsmanship!

Imran Hameed Tuesday, 29 March 2011 07:53 AM

All the best to you sir.

Good example to our shameless politicians and "some"cricketers alike.

Admirer Tuesday, 29 March 2011 07:42 AM

though there are some bad qualities of him, I also admire him as a good leader and a batsman. All the best

era Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:55 AM

Good example for RW

Sampath Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:46 AM

This is what we expect from a GOOD LEADER your show the path to a some one capable.,GOOD luck in batting.

Cynic Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:31 AM

Sanath, are you listening?

Labby Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:40 AM

His World Cup century in his last appearance as captain will long be remembered. One of the best in the team, Australia needs Ricky Ponting as a batsman.

Aruna Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:39 AM

Good example for Ranil

shehan jayawardene Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:38 AM

If Jayasuriya had the chance he would have played until he was eligible for EPF!

Oyage sudu kella Tuesday, 29 March 2011 04:23 AM

An admirable sports personality. Best wishes Rick.

Hubert Silva Benedic Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:15 AM

Quality of a real sportsman.
Good luck Risky .Surely you will bring credit to your team and Country.
Hubert

Michael Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:13 AM

One of the greatest cricketer of all time. He will be remembered for his excellent batting and fighting skills.
All the Best

JIMMY Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:11 AM

If he was in Sri Lanka he would be an MP

sltk2004 Tuesday, 29 March 2011 06:03 AM

In fact it is due to the bad performance of his team - not exactly his performance

rif Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:52 AM

Sri Lankan politicians should follow this

jmsm Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:48 AM

wish U all the best

Azeez Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:43 AM

He truly has been the most successful captain Australia has ever produced during the last century. Ricky, you are admired by all cricket lovers the world over. Good luck Ricky

Aleen Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:41 AM

This is how a true leader should be, resigning when unable to perfom, where as it the total opposit in Srilnaka in all sectors. ALL the best Ricky!!!!!!!!!!

ajit Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:36 AM

Unlike some of our cricketers these guys know when to go and don't wait till they are asked to leave.

DB Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:34 AM

Ricky, you a true champion captain!!! We salute you.

All the best for your future.

Nalayini Paramanatha Tuesday, 29 March 2011 05:27 AM

STUNNING PERFORMANCE.
YOU MET THE CHALLENGE WITH DETERMINATION, STRENGTH AND TOTAL CONFIDENCE.
CONGRATS. BRAVO

Ananda Tuesday, 29 March 2011 04:50 AM

No doubt that he is the best Aussie Captain they ever had. Good luck Ricky!

lankan Tuesday, 29 March 2011 04:46 AM

Resigning or asked to leave after all the losses pass 2 years

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