Every decision you make in life, not just on the sporting field - a lot of time and energy goes into it. You think things through before you make decisions and you always think the decision you make at the time is going to be the right one. Ricky Ponting decisionenergyfield share on social
I was always fiercely determined and driven to succeed. Ricky Ponting determinedrivefiercely Change image and share on social
We have played so well that the guys have really made my job fairly easy. Ricky Ponting easyfairlyguy Change image and share on social
We knew that if we had to win the World Cup, the defensive side of the game had to be better, which means bowlers will have to bowl tight and we will have to field better. Ricky Ponting bowlbowlercup Change image and share on social
It's a song that we sing after we win a Test match. We sing it after every one-day series win. It's been passed down through the generations. It's the culture of the Australian team. Ricky Ponting australiancultureday Change image and share on social
It's nice to put your hand up and do the big things the team requires of you. Ricky Ponting bighandnice Change image and share on social
It was a long, hard, tough day. We managed to just sneak through, it was an unbelievable Test match. Ricky Ponting dayhardlong Change image and share on social
I've told the guys to keep their heads up. I really believe we played a great game here. Ricky Ponting gamegreatguy Change image and share on social
I had big shoes to fill, but the way we have been playing has made the transition easy. Ricky Ponting bigeasyfill Change image and share on social
I think any time you lose an Ashes series, especially with the hype and build-up surrounding it and the pride we have as Australians playing against England, that's always hard to take. Ricky Ponting asheaustralianbuild Change image and share on social
