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Ponting's T20 WC face-offs: Bumrah has edge over Afridi, wants both DK, Pant in Indian XI

Dinesh Karthik and Rishabh Pant are capable enough batters to select themselves in the same playing XI during the upcoming T20 World Cup, feels former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. In his latest ICC review, Ponting did his five face-offs for the marquee event and one of them was the heated debate as to who should be in the playing XI? Should it be a potential destroyer of bowling attack Pant or the "designated finisher"Karthik? "The debate in the Indian cricketing circles has long been raging on who should be the designated wicketkeeper-batter in the side.

"In Men's Sport...": Ricky Ponting Hails Virat Kohli For Dedicating 71st Ton To Wife Anushka Sharma

Team India failed to qualify for the final of the Asia Cup 2022, due to a below-par performance in the Super 12 stage. Despite the failure, the Rohit Sharma-led side and the cricket fans got a moment to cherish for their lifetime and that was star batter Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st century. This milestone was achieved during the Super 12 clash against Afghanistan, where he smashed an unbeaten 122 off just 61 balls. Before this, he had last hit a century in November 2019. Following his knock, Virat had taken a moment to appreciate his wife, actress Anushka Sharma and his daughter for being his pillars in tough times.

Watch: Fan Gifts Virat Kohli A Painting During Training Session In Mohali

In a heartwarming gesture, a fan gifted Virat Kohli a handmade painting of the player in Mohali. The brief moment of joy for the fan came when Kohli and other players of the Indian team were entering the ground of the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium for their practice session ahead of the first T20I match against Australia. While gifting her art work to Kohli, the fan also got herself photographed with the player. The Punjab Cricket Association later shared the video of the heart-touching moment on social media.

Virat Kohli 207 Runs Away From Surpassing Rahul Dravid To Achieve Big India Record

Star India batter Virat Kohli, who ended his two-and-a-half-year century drought in the Asia Cup 2022, had a memorable run in the entire tournament. Kohli ended his campaign with a total of 276 runs to his name, the second highest in the tournament. Kohli is now eyeing a good performance against Australia in the home series and yet another milestone in his career. He is just 207 runs away from surpassing India head coach Rahul Dravid to become the second highest run-getter across all formats for India. When achieves the mark he will also become the sixth-highest run-scorer in international cricket.

"If You Would Have Asked Three Years Ago...": Ricky Ponting On Whether Virat Kohli Can Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100-Ton Tally

Surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's feat of 100 international centuries is "possible" for Virat Kohli, Australian great Ricky Ponting has said looking at the Indian superstar's new-found hunger for runs. Kohli recently ended a wait of 1,020 days for his 71st international hundred when he smashed 122 not out off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup earlier this month. "If you would have asked me three years ago, I'd have said yes. But the fact that it has slowed down as much as it did... yeah, I still think that it is possible for him, there's no doubt," Ponting said on The ICC Review.

Never say never with Virat Kohli, can go past Sachin Tendulkar: Ricky Ponting

Sachin Tendulkar's feat of 100 international centuries is "possible" for Virat Kohli, Australian great Ricky Ponting has said looking at the Indian superstar's new-found hunger for runs. Kohli recently ended a wait of 1,020 days for his 71st international hundred when he smashed 122 not out off 61 balls against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup earlier this month. "Look, I'll never say never with Virat, because you know once he gets on a bit of a roll, you know how hungry he is and how keen for success he is. I'll never say never that's for sure," the two-time Aussie World Cup winning skipper said.

"Ricky Ponting Treatment Needed": Fans On Chhetri Being Nudged By West Bengal Governor La Ganesan Iyer

West Bengal Governor La. Ganesan Iyer has been receiving a lot of flak from sports fans on social media after a video from the post match presentation of the 131st Durand Cup final went viral, in which Ganesan can be seen nudging Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri. In the video, Bengaluru FC captain Chhetri is seen receiving the trophy after his team beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 in the final at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.

"I'll Be Surprised If...": Ricky Ponting Names His Pick for Australia ODI Captaincy

Earlier this month, right-handed batter Aaron Finch decided to retire from ODI format and he bid farewell from the 50-over game after playing a three-match series against Zimbabwe. Off late, Finch has struggled in this particular format and hence his decision cannot be looked at as a major surprise. His retirement means that Australia are now looking for a new ODI captain and former skipper Ricky Ponting believes that Pat Cummins would go on helm the side in the 50-over format.

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Ponting's T20 WC face-offs: Bumrah has edge over Afridi, wants both DK, Pant in Indian XI

"In Men's Sport...": Ricky Ponting Hails Virat Kohli For Dedicating 71st Ton To Wife Anushka Sharma

Watch: Fan Gifts Virat Kohli A Painting During Training Session In Mohali

Virat Kohli 207 Runs Away From Surpassing Rahul Dravid To Achieve Big India Record

"If You Would Have Asked Three Years Ago...": Ricky Ponting On Whether Virat Kohli Can Surpass Sachin Tendulkar's 100-Ton Tally

Never say never with Virat Kohli, can go past Sachin Tendulkar: Ricky Ponting

"Ricky Ponting Treatment Needed": Fans On Chhetri Being Nudged By West Bengal Governor La Ganesan Iyer

"I'll Be Surprised If...": Ricky Ponting Names His Pick for Australia ODI Captaincy