Ricky Thomas Ponting, AO, a cricket coach, commentator, and former player from Australia, was born on December 19, 1974.
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Ricky Thomas Ponting, AO, a cricket coach, commentator, and former player from Australia, was born on December 19, 1974. The most successful captain in the history of international cricket is Ponting, who led the Australian national team during its "golden era" between 2004 and 2011 in Test cricket and 2002 to 2011 in One Day Internationals (ODIs). With 220 victories in 324 games and a winning percentage of 67.91%, Ponting is the most successful captain in the sport's history.
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