Ricky Ponting

Born December 19 , 1974

Australian Ricky Ponting is considered by many to be one of Australia's finest cricketers of the modern era. Born in Tasmania, Ponting played cricket from an early age and came from a strong cricket-playing family. He earned a sponsorship contract while just in eighth grade and quickly rose to the major leagues. He made his debut as part of the Australian ODI team in the matches in 1995