77 Quotes by Ricky Ponting

We were confident of going close -- maybe not as close as it was in the end.

If we can squeeze a few more runs out of the tail and then bowl well first thing in their innings it could be very interesting. That's not a bad total and it could be an even better one if we bowl well tomorrow - it's certainly not the end of the world as far as we're concerned.

I have got no idea and it's not important if he does.

I couldn't help thinking during the past two Tests that it's been very rare that we've been well and truly outplayed for the majority of two matches in a row and found ourselves under pressure for long periods, basically suffering what other teams normally suffer against us. It's almost as if we've become those opposition teams, and England has suddenly become Australia.

I am the captain, but I am not batting for everyone in the side and I am not bowling for everyone,

I felt like I started pretty well and probably got worse as the innings went on,

He had his chest guard on, he had his forearm guard on, he had his helmet on, and he was pretty keen to get out there.

We're nowhere near our best yet but we still came away with a good win.

He's a vital bowler, someone who's done exceptionally well for us and in big games, and that's what this is building up to be.