5 iconic cricketers and their 'bogey' grounds in Tests

2. Ricky Ponting - Lord’s

Ricky Ponting averaged only 16.87 at Lord’s

One of Australia’s all-time greats, Ponting had an illustrious career with the bat for the Aussies in which he scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85 in the longest format of the game.

Undoubtedly, one of the best pullers and hookers of the cricket ball, Ponting’s ability to launch into any bowling attack was the signature of his game.

A gutsy customer, Ponting never backed away from the challenges and took them on with a spirited approach. However, when it comes to playing at Lord’s , this man seemed to have no answers at all.

Ponting averaged 16.87 in the 4 Tests he played at Lord’s and scored only 135 runs with the highest being 42. Compared to his overall performance in England where he averages 41.79 in 20 matches (18 against England and 2 against Pakistan), his average at the ground is a testament to the fact that he always struggled there.