An outstanding fielder in the point region and an aggressive top-order batsman Ponting brings a blend of enthusiasm, confidence and aggression to the Australian side. When this man succeeded Steve Waugh as captain, there was a lot of pressure on him. He had to captain a world cup winning side. He remained cool and concentrated and took Australia to yet another world cup victory. One of the most exciting cricketers to watch in the Australian side, he is so energetic and talented. A gifted batsman and an outstanding fielder, he has been one of the key components in making Australia such an incredible side. He is one of the world's best fielders in the Point area. A very quick scorer of runs, he has the ability to take the game away from the opponents in a very short period of time. Ponting who is always ready to take challenges is not the mechanical kind of a crcketer. He is more a natural and a lively cricketer, who like to be always on the run.

On of his deadliest weapons being the hook shot, when balled short on his legs he makes a merry out of it. His other favorite shots include the square cut which he plays to perfection and the pull shot. A very good player of pace bowling, he has the ability to upset the rhythm of any of the fast bowlers across the world. Ricky Ponting's unbeaten 140 against India in the world cup 2003 finals is a strong evidence for his responsibility as a captain.

Ponting's career hindered for a while following his involvement in two off-field incidents - the first at a nightclub in Calcutta in 1998 and the other at a bar in Sydney in early 1999. But he came out of controversies and once again proved his potential. Ponting has had a permanent place in the Australian team ever since the time of his international debut and now looks likely, as a captain to exert even more influence over the Australian team in the future years to come.