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Ricky Ponting

Former Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting wearing his Order of Australia medal speaks to the media at Government House in Sydney on May 10, 2012. Ponting was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for his services to Australian cricket.

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About Ricky Ponting

Ricky Thomas Ponting (born 19 December 1974 in Launceston, Tasmania), nicknamed Punter, is the current captain of the Australian cricket team. He is a specialist right-handed batsman, slips and close catching fielder, as well as a very occasional bowler. He represents the Tasmanian Tigers in Australian domestic cricket and played in the Indian Premier League with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008.

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