Aussie cricket legend Ricky Ponting has admitted he doesn't want Usman Khawaja to make a similar mistake he did and play past his best after the opener claimed he isn't ready to retire just yet.

The knock, alongside a 195-run stand with Usman Khawaja, saw Australia rack up 330 for two on Day 1 against a sloppy Sri Lankan side. Following the big milestones Smith reached, Ponting reckoned ...

The axing of Sam Konstas was questioned by a legend as Travis Head, Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith ... Former captain Ricky Ponting was less understanding, saying he thought Konstas "had to play".

Steve Smith has become Australia’s leading catcher in Test cricket, surpassing Ricky Ponting with 197 catches. Smith achieved this during Australia’s Test series against Sri Lanka, where he also ...

Usman Khawaja insists he's not consumed by individual ... Smith soared past the 10,000-run milestone to join Allan Border, Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting as the only Aussies in Test history to ...

Galle [Sri Lanka], January 30 (ANI): Australia opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden ... He is the fourth Australian after Ricky Ponting (13,378), Allan Border (11,174) and Steve Waugh (10,927 ...

In Galle, Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred ... as the fourth overall and the second-fastest Australian after Ricky Ponting. In addition, he was only the sixth player to accomplish ...

Steve Smith stood unbeaten on 104 after crossing 10,000 Test runs and helped Australia pummel Sri Lanka alongside fellow centurion Usman Khawaja ... Steve Waugh and Ricky Ponting.Australia captain ...

Steve Smith's unbeaten 104 propelled Australia to 330-2 on day one of the opening Test in Galle on Wednesday, surpassing 10,000 Test runs alongside Usman Khawaja's 147. The pair's unbroken 195-run ...