Best Test XI of the 21st century

Australia v England - Fifth Test: Day 3

3. Ricky Ponting (Captain)

Sheffield Shield - Blues v Tigers: Day 4

he legendary Australian is one of the greatest batsman to have played 5 day cricket. With his elegant style and free stroke play, Ponting destroyed the best attacks of his generation at will. Ponting holds the record for the most runs in 2000-2009 span.

Often described by his counterparts as the 'most fierce competitor’, Ponting was one of the greatest leaders to have played the game. Not only did he win ICC titles in ODI cricket, he was a great captain in test cricket, winning 48 Matches out of 77 matches in which he led the Australian side. For his record as a captain of the Australian team, Ponting is the captain for this side.

His 13,378 runs in 168 test matches at an average of 51.85 were second only to the great Sachin Tendulkar at the time of his retirement.

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Edited by Kumud Ranjan
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