Delhi Capitals (DC) head coach Ricky Ponting hailed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni after he rolled back the years to once again prove why he is regarded as one of the best finishers ever in white-ball cricket.

When MS Dhoni retires, he will be remembered as one of the greatest finishers ever: Ricky Ponting

The IPL 2021 edition is nearing its conclusion as we head to the playoffs, from Sunday (October 10). For the unversed, the Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ended as the top-four sides in the league stage as the competition will now get more intense.

EXCLUSIVE | DC's assistant coach opines on Rishabh Pant's captaincy, Delhi's 2-0 edge vs CSK before playoffs

Former captain Ricky Ponting has lent his support to ex-team mate Justin Langer as the embattled coach attempts to weather a challenging period at the helm of Australian cricket.

Ricky Ponting lends support to embattled Australia coach Justin Langer

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Tim Southee produced a fantastic performance on Day 5, the Kiwi was not only crucial with the bowl, but also the bat. The pacer, known for his brute batting skills, smashed a couple of sixes in his 30-run knock.

WTC Final- Tim Southee goes past Ricky Ponting in elite list of sixes-hitters

Avesh Khan has said that the Delhi Capitals playing him from their first match of IPL 2021 was an enormous confidence booster. Delhi Capitals opted to go with Avesh Khan as their lead Indian pacer, in front of the accomplished dup of Ishant Sharma and Umesh Yadav.

'It is a major confidence boost if you get to play from the first match itself': Avesh Khan

Rishabh Pant's journey as the captain in the Indian Premier League is off to a good start as Delhi Capitals have won three of the four matches in the on-going tournament and are second on the points table.

'I think my captaincy is going great': Rishabh Pant on leading Delhi Capitals

After finishing as the runner-up of the previous edition of the Indian Premier League, the Delhi Capitals will start their 14th edition of the IPL in Mumbai on Saturday, against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium.

It will be extra special: Rishabh Pant looking to defeat MS Dhoni-led CSK on IPL captaincy debut

Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting was left surprised by how DC snapped up Steve Smith on the cheap for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. While Ponting hinted that Smith is not a definite starter in the DC playing XI, he said that the Australian batsman will have added motivation given he was released by Rajasthan Royals and mega-auction is approaching next season.

Getting released by RR will make Steve Smith hungry for IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals' Ricky Ponting

Delhi Capitals coach and former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting on Monday revealed that Prithvi Shaw refused to bat at nets when he was going through a torrid run of form during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 in the UAE while hoping that the youngster has changed his training approach ahead of IPL 2021, scheduled to start from April 9.

'I'm not batting today': Ricky Ponting opens up on Prithvi Shaw's refusal to train during IPL 2020

Indian skipper Virat Kohli will be looking to end his century drought in the series decider against England. However, it has not stopped him from contributing runs for Team India in the 50-over format.

Virat Kohli is one century away from these records; Check them out!

Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals have appointed former India wicketkeeper Ajay Ratra as the team’s Assistant Coach for the upcoming season, the team's press release read on Sunday.

IPL 2021- 'Honoured': Ajay Ratra joins Delhi Capitals as Assistant Coach

Indian captain Virat Kohli will be looking to end the unusual century drought and surpass former Australia captain Ricky Ponting and creating a world record when he steps out to bat in the upcoming third Test against England at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Indian captain Virat Kohli eyes couple of huge records at third Test against England

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was concerned about Rishabh Pant's form as a wicketkeeper after the 21-year-old dropped Australia opener Will Pucovski twice in three overs in the third Test at the SCG.

'He’s dropped more catches than any other keeper in world': Ricky Ponting on Rishabh Pant

The Australian batting unit has been central to widespread criticism for their poor run with the willow in the ongoing four-match Test series against India, which is locked at 1-1 after the conclusion of first two Test.

'I can count on one hand...' - Ricky Ponting left fuming over Australian batsmen's shot selection in Test series

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has picked his Aussie playing XI for the Adelaide Test against India, starting from December 17. With Australia struggling to field their best XI due to injuries, Ponting has come up with a strong yet interesting playing XI with a surprise pick to replace the injured David Warner.

IND vs AUS: Ricky Ponting picks his Australia playing XI for D/N Test

Ahead of the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed the Delhi outfit to come out all guns blazing against the four-time IPL winners.

IPL 2020: Ricky Ponting confident ahead of Delhi Capital's final match against Mumbai Indians

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has said the Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting should win this year's Indian Premier League. Also read: MI vs CSK, IPL 2020 Preview: MS Dhoni returns but will it be sufficient?

Third year of Ricky Ponting with DC so he should deliver this time: Gautam Gambhir

Delhi Capitals' Ravichandran Ashwin released the latest instalment of his YouTube show 'Hello Dubaiah', where he had a discussion with his team head coach Ricky Ponting over Mankading.

Delhi Capitals player R Ashwin and head coach Ricky Ponting discuss Mankading

Ricky Ponting has warned Ravichandran Ashwin and the rest of his Delhi Capitals squad he won't tolerate any "Mankad" run-outs during the Indian Premier League. The Australian great, who will again coach the team in next month's star-studded tournament, said the controversial tactic might be legal, but it was against the spirit of the game.

IPL 2020: Ponting warns Ashwin he won't have 'Mankading' in Delhi Capitals

The 2008 India's tour of Australia which was infamously rocked by the Monkeygate episode, which put a black spot in the relationship between two cricketing giants.

'Monkeygate was probably the lowest' - Ricky Ponting reveals lowest point of his career

A star-studded charity game to aid Australian bushfire relief was on Thursday moved from the Sydney Cricket Ground to Melbourne due to forecast torrential rain, forcing some players to drop out.

Rain hits cricket's star-studded Australia bushfire fundraiser

Virat Kohli has been India's leading run-scoring machine in the past decade. The Indian skipper is set to face Australia for the first One Day International at Wankhede Stadium, today.

India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Virat Kohli looks forward to equal Tendulkar's record and go past Ricky Ponting

Australia is going through one of it's worst bushfires in decades, the human death toll reached to 24 now, and it is said that a staggering number of 500 million animals have died due to these fires.

Bushfire Cricket Bash: Ricky Ponting and Shane Warne to come out of retirement to raise funds

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