Ranking top 10 ‘all-time greats’ in ODI cricket history

8. Ricky Ponting

Now, this was as obvious as daylight! The most successful captain in international cricket, Ricky Ponting was a spectacular batsman and his way of marshalling his troops was one of a kind. Ponting liked to lead from the front, and delivering in crunch situations was a significant aspect of his game. Batting at number three in ODIs, the former Aussie captain tormented many bowling line-ups in his illustrious career.

Ponting’s rock-solid defence allowed him to stay at the crease for long and his wide range of shots made bowlers’ job even more difficult. Well, who can forget how he used to pull the ball towards the mid-wicket region? Riding on his prowess, Australia won one game after another, with Ponting shattering and making a plethora of records.

Not to forget, the star batsman was captain of the Australian team which ruled world cricket in the 2000s. Under his leadership, the Men in Yellow clinched two World Cup titles and as many Champions trophies. Ponting eventually bid farewell to international cricket in 2012, and bowlers worldwide breathed a sigh of relief.