Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Ponting Excludes Warner, Smith, Starc from All-Time Australia XI
Ricky Ponting, a famous Australian cricket player, recently picked his all-time best team from Australia.
He chose 11 players, but left out some big names like Steve Smith, David Warner, and Mitchell Starc.
Instead, he included players like Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer, and Don Bradman.
Ponting also said that Damien Martyn is one of the most underrated players from Australia.
He even picked a 12th man, Darren Lehmann, not for his skills but for his ability to keep the team's spirit high.
This team is based on Ponting's personal experiences and opinions.
Ricky Ponting's all-time Australia XI excludes Steve Smith, David Warner, and Mitchell Starc.
Ponting includes Matthew Hayden, Justin Langer, Don Bradman, and Damien Martyn in his team.
Damien Martyn is described as one of the most underrated players by Ponting.
Andrew Symonds is named as Ponting's greatest teammate across all formats.
Glenn McGrath is included for his bowling despite being known as the worst batsman for Australia.
- Who
- Ricky Ponting, former Australian cricketer and captain
- What
- Ponting's all-time Australia XI team selection
- When
- November 28, 2025
- Where
- Australia
- Why
- To share his perspective on the greatest Australian cricket players
- Ricky Ponting
- Former Australian cricketer and captain
- Steve Smith
- Australian batter with over 10,000 Test runs
- David Warner
- Second-highest run-getter for Australia in international cricket
- Mitchell Starc
- Third-highest wicket-taker for Australia in international cricket
- Damien Martyn
- Considered one of the most underrated Australian players by Ponting
- Andrew Symonds
- Ponting's greatest teammate across all formats
- Glenn McGrath
- Known as the all-time worst batsman for Australia but a great bowler
- Darren Lehmann
- Chosen as the 12th man for his role in the team's camaraderie