Best all format World XI of players who retired in the past decade

#4 Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting was a treat to watch during his prime

Ricky Ponting is undoubtedly one of the most successful captains of all time. Punter, as he is widely known, had a winning percentage of 67.91% as captain.

The specialist right-handed batsman scored 13704 runs in 375 ODIs at an average of 42.04 and a strike rate of 80.39. He also has 30 centuries and 80 fifties to his name in the fifty-over format.

Furthermore, the former Australian captain played 168 Test matches in which he amassed 13378 runs at an average of 51.85 and strike rate of 58.72. The 45-year-old boasts of 41 centuries, 6 double hundreds, and 62 fifties in Tests. He retired from Tests on 3 December 2012 but continued to play in domestic T20 leagues till the end of 2013.

The aggressive batsman had the burning desire to win at all times. Ponting captained Australia to three World Cup titles and is another true legend of the game. He would surely be the captain of the Best XI of players who retired in the past decade.

Post retirement, Ponting has coached the IPL team Mumbai Indians between 2014 and 2016. He was Delhi Capitals' coach in IPL season 12 and also features regularly as a TV commentator.