Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting gestures during the first One day International match at The Reliance Cricket Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2009. Australia captain Ricky Ponting top-scored with 74 as his side posted a strong 292-8 in the first match of their one-day international series against India. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting gestures during the first One day International match at The Reliance Cricket Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2009. Australia captain Ricky Ponting top-scored with 74 as his side posted a strong 292-8 in the first match of their one-day international series against India.

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  1. VADODARA, INDIA - OCTOBER 25: Shane Watson of Australia celebrates with Michael Hussey and Adam Voges after catching out Virat Kohli of India of Voges's bowling during the first One Day International match between India and Australia at Reliance Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Vadodara, India.
  2. Australian cricket captain Ricky Pointing runs to congratulate Brett Lee for taking the wicket of Indian batsman Virender Sehwag during the first one day international match at the Reliance Cricket Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2009. Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
  3. Australian cricket captain Ricky Pointing speaks with teammate Brett Lee during the first one day international match at the Reliance Cricket Stadium in Vadodara on October 25, 2009. Australia won the toss and elected to bat.
  4. Australian cricket team captain Ricky Pointing and teammate James Hopes take part in a practice session in Mumbai on October 22, 2009. Australia will play seven One Day Internationals (ODIs) against India starting October 25 in Vadodara.
  5. Australian cricket team captain Ricky Pointing takes part in a practice session in Mumbai on October 22, 2009. Australia will play seven One Day Internationals (ODIs) against India starting October 25 in Vadodara.
  6. Australian cricket team captain Ricky Pointing and teammate James Hopes take part in a practice session in Mumbai on October 22, 2009. Australia will play seven One Day Internationals (ODIs) against India starting October 25 in Vadodara.
  7. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Ricky Ponting and his wife Rianna walk through the airport terminal during a press conference upon their return to Australia at Sydney International Airport on October 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Ponting and Watson have returned home following Australia victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
  8. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson of Australia pose for a photograph with the ICC trophy during a press conference upon their return to Australia at Sydney International Airport on October 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Ponting and Watson have returned home following Australia victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
  9. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson of Australia speak to the media during a press conference upon their return to Australia at Sydney International Airport on October 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Ponting and Watson have returned home following Australia victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
  10. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Ricky Ponting of Australia speak to the media during a press conference upon their return to Australia at Sydney International Airport on October 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Ponting and Watson have returned home following Australia victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
  11. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson of Australia pose for a photograph with the ICC trophy during a press conference upon their return to Australia at Sydney International Airport on October 7, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. Ponting and Watson have returned home following Australia victory in the ICC Champions Trophy in South Africa.
  12. Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting (R) holds the trophy for Leading Run Scorer of the Tournament as Shane Watson holds the ICC Champions Trophy at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg on October 6, 2009. Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy final after beating New Zealand in Centurion on October 5.
  13. Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting (R) holds the trophy for Leading Run Scorer of the Tournament as Shane Watson holds the ICC Champions Trophy at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg on October 6, 2009. Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy final after beating New Zealand in Centurion on October 5.
  14. Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting (R) holds the trophy for Leading Run Scorer of the Tournament as Shane Watson holds the ICC Champions Trophy at Nelson Mandela Square in Johannesburg on October 6, 2009. Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy final after beating New Zealand in Centurion on October 5.
  15. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting poses with The ICC Champions Trophy (L) and The Leading Run Scorer of The Tournament Trophy in Nelson Mandela Square the day after beating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, October 6, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
  16. JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - OCTOBER 06: Australia Cricket Team Captain Ricky Ponting poses with The ICC Champions Trophy in Nelson Mandela Square the day after beating New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final, October 6, 2009 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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