Ricky Ponting
13,378 Test runs and two World Cups as captain
Overview
Ponting is the second highest run scorer in Test history with 41 centuries and the most as an Australian captain. He led the unbeaten 2003 and 2007 World Cup campaigns. His 156 at Old Trafford in 2005 saved a famous Ashes Test. He later coached Australia in T20 cricket.
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