Ricky Ponting retires from Twenty20 cricket Visit Victor Chandler Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 7 Sep 2009 Tweet Ricky Ponting retires from Twenty20 (credit: ellan_vannin) Related Articles See all Australian Cricket news Share it Pin It Australia captain Ricky Ponting has revealed that he will retire from international Twenty20 cricket but continue one day cricket and Test cricket. Ponting will remain as captain of the Australian Test and one-day sides but will step away from the Twenty20 format in a bid to extend his playing career. Ponting remains determined to win back the Ashes, and will have "set periods of rest" during the international calendar. Ponting revealed: "As I said after the fifth Test in London, I am hoping to continue playing Test cricket for as long as possible and retiring from the Twenty20 format gives me the best chance of doing this." Australia are currently leading England 2-0 in the ODI seven match series, bet on the England vs Australia ODI series with a free bet from Victor Chandler. Read our Victor Chandler review Get your £100 free bet now at Victor Chandler Like Like Post to wall 236 Reads All Cricket News Recent Cricket Articles Big Bash League T20 2011-12 Live Stream and Odds on William Hill TV16 Dec 2011The KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League begins from December 16 and you can watch all games line on Willia Western Australia v New South Wales odds and live: Ryobi One-Day Cup 201109 Dec 2011The two bottom-placed teams in the Ryobi One-Day Cup 2011, New South Wales and Western Australia, w Big Bash League 2011 Schedule and Odds07 Dec 2011The first season of the Big Bash League T20 will begin this year from December 16. Eight teams will Mickey Arthur is new Australia coach22 Nov 2011Cricket Australia has named Mickey Arthur as their new cricket coach, who will also look after a wi Sheffield Shield Live 2011: Queensland edge out New South Wales18 Nov 2011Ben Cutting took seven wickets in a Sheffield Shield match as Queensland defeated New South Wales a Western Australia beat Victoria in Sheffield Shield match14 Nov 2011Western Australia rode on a Liam Davis century to beat Victoria Bushrangers by five wickets in a Sh More Stories Recent Articles Euro 2012 Latest Schedule and Fixtures List25 May 2012A guide detailing all the important dates for Euro 2012 Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 Tips - Niall Quinn's guide to Ireland's chances this summer25 May 2012Former Republic of Ireland striker Niall Quinn has assessed his nation's chances at Euro 2012 and i Norway v England Best Prices at Ladbrokes25 May 2012Ladbrokes have confirmed a Best Price offer for Saturday’s international friendly between Norway an Republic of Ireland v Bosnia live streaming25 May 2012Republic of Ireland begin their Euro 2012 preparations on Saturday afternoon with a friendly agains BM Atletico de Madrid v AG København live streaming handball preview and tips (17:00 BST)25 May 2012BM Atletico de Madrid and AG København face off in EHF Champions League Final Four South Sydney Rabbitohs sign Jeff Lima from Wigan Warriors25 May 2012South Sydney Rabbitohs have announced the signing of Jeff Lima from Super League club Wigan Warrior More Stories Tags Ashes, Australia, England, ODI Series, Ponting, Ricky Ponting