Australia-captain

Full name Ricky Thomas Ponting

Born December 19, 1974, Launceston, Tasmania

Current age 32 years 60 days

Major teams Australia, ICC World XI, Somerset, Tasmania

Nickname Punter

Playing role Higher middle order batsman

Batting style Right-hand bat

Bowling style Right-arm medium

Height 1.78 m

Education Mowbray

Primary; Brooks Senior High School, LauncestonRelations Uncle - GD Campbell

Test debut Australia v Sri Lanka at Perth - Dec 8-11, 1995

Last Test Australia v England at Sydney - Jan 2-5, 2007

ODI debut Australia v South Africa at Wellington - Feb 15, 1995

Last ODI Australia v England at Sydney - Feb 11, 2007

Twenty20 Int. debut New Zealand v Australia at Auckland - Feb 17, 2005

Last Twenty20 Int. Australia v England at Sydney - Jan 9, 2007

First-class span 1992/93 - 2006/07

List A span 1992/93 - 2006/07

Twenty20 span 2004 - 2006/07
ICC Player of the Year 2006

ICC Test Player of the Year - 2003, 2004, 2006

One-Day International Player of the Year - 2002

Allan Border Medal 2004, 2006, 2007

Wisden Cricketer of the Year 2006