Ponting Completes 8000 ODI Runs as Captain

Hamilton: Ricky Ponting became the first captain in the history of one day games to completed 8000 runs as captain.

At the start of the third one day game of the Chappell-Hadlee series at Hamilton on 09.03.10, Ponting had an aggregate of 7976 runs as captain and required 24 more runs to aggregate 8000 runs. At the end of this game, his aggregate stood at 8045 runs.

He reached the milestone when on 24 during the course of his knock of 69 in the third one day game at Hamilton on 09.03.10.

His 24th run came of the fourth delivery of 22nd over of New Zealand's innings when he drove DL Vettori uppishly to long on.

Ponting's 8000 runs came in his 212th match as captain, 203 innings. He has scored 21 hundreds and 49 half centuries as captain.

Scores	Upcoming	Results
No games being played at this time. 4th Test - Australia v India - December 26-30, 23:30 GMT 1st Test - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan - December 26-30, 07:30 GMT 3rd ODI - South Africa v Pakistan at Johannesburg Pakistan won by 36 runs (DLS method) 3rd ODI - Zimbabwe v Afghanistan at Harare Afghanistan won by 8 wickets (with 139 balls remaining)

Johnson Grabs 10, Aussies Complete Another Cleansweep [+]

Australia wrapped up the second Test match against New Zealand shortly before lunch on the final day at Seddon Park in Hamilton to clean-sweep the series 2-0.

Mitchell Johnson Lift Aussies in Final Test [+]

Australia claimed three wickets in the final session on day four of its Test against New Zealand to leave the home side struggling for survival on 185 for 5 at stumps at Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Katich Sets up Australia Take 300-run Lead Against NZ [+]

Australia has taken control of the second Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton after some big scores helped it to 333 for 4 at stumps on day three.

Seamers Back Aussies in Hamilton Test [+]

After a poor batting performance by Australia yesterday, they have managed to bring the match on a level, restricting the Kiwis to a lead of 33 runs.

Vettori & Southee Destroys Aussies on 231 [+]

A late strike by Doug Bollinger has kept Australia in the contest after plucky New Zealand ripped through their top order in the second Test.

Aussies Looks End Season With Whitewash [+]

Australia's tour of New Zealand will draw to a close at Seddon Park in Hamilton, the venue for the Second Test starting on Saturday.

Clarke Threat For Sehwag's Test Top Spot [+]

Virender Sehwag's number one Test batsman's tag is under threat with Michael Clarke hoping to snatch the top slot with some stellar performance against NZ.

Williamson Set to Debut in Hamilton Test Against Australia [+]

New Zealand all rounder Kane Williamson (19) is all set to make his debut against Australia in the second Test in Hamilton.

Harris Beer Therapy to Overcome Windy Wellington Test [+]

Test debutant Ryan Harris quietly celebrated Australia's victory over New Zealand in the first Test with beer, as the team was tired facing tough windy conditions in the Wellington Test.

Injured Tuffey Ruled Out of Second Aussies Test [+]

New Zealand fast bowler Daryl Tuffey has been ruled out of second cricket Test against Australia with a broken left hand.