Ponting

[Fro]

Has announced his retirement this afternoon.

hope he goes out with a bang

 

[globaleagle]

Double figures FTW!!!!!!

A great player pulling up stumps.

 

[Clint]

Surprised and shocked.

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The ole "Do it for Ricky" will be the headline tomorrow.
Bit of extra motivation for the boys. (not that they should need it)

Back Ricky for top run scorer now that the shackles are off and the pressure valve has been released.

Good luck Rik!

 

[The Eagle]

Heartbroken.....wanted to go see him play one last time.....

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Pleased I managed a day in Brisbane. Sadly he wasn't batting to reach 100, one of the greatest ever I have seen. Greg Chappell was the most eloquent batsman I have seen but Ricky is right up there

 

[bob dylan]

The best bat and fielder I have seen in the green and gold in my 35 years of watching.

Rates with Warne and Gilchrist as a real match winner.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Outstanding cricketer. Still remember those back to back double tons against India, he was at his peak that season. Surprised he didn't go for a Bellerive farewell though.

Hopefully he can get a farewell ton in this second dig.