Ricky Ponting says goodbye to cricket

Dec 03, 2012, 15:59 PM IST
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Australia's Ricky Ponting with his wife Rianna and daughters Emmy and Matisse pose for a photo after South Africa's win in the third cricket test match in Perth. Ponting is retiring from test cricket with this his last match.

Australia's Ricky Ponting with his wife Rianna and daughters Emmy and Matisse pose for a photo after South Africa's win in the third cricket test match in Perth. Ponting is retiring from test cricket with this his last match.

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Australia's Ricky Ponting watches South Africa's players celebrate their win over Australia in the third cricket test match in Perth. Ponting is retiring from test cricket with this his last match.

Australia's Ricky Ponting watches South Africa's players celebrate their win over Australia in the third cricket test match in Perth. Ponting is retiring from test cricket with this his last match.

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Australia's Ricky Ponting greets his wife Rianna and daughter Matisse after South Africa's win in the third cricket test match in Perth, Australia, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Ponting is retiring from test cricket with this his last match.

Australia's Ricky Ponting greets his wife Rianna and daughter Matisse after South Africa's win in the third cricket test match in Perth, Australia, Monday, Dec. 3, 2012. Ponting is retiring from test cricket with this his last match.

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Australia's Ricky Ponting waves to fans as he walks off the pitch for the last time after his wicket fell for 8 runs on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth.

Australia's Ricky Ponting waves to fans as he walks off the pitch for the last time after his wicket fell for 8 runs on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth.

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Australia's Ricky Ponting waves to fans as he walks off the pitch for the last time after his wicket fell for 8 runs on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth, Australia.

Australia's Ricky Ponting waves to fans as he walks off the pitch for the last time after his wicket fell for 8 runs on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth, Australia.

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Australia's Ricky Ponting waves to fans as he walks off the pitch for the last time after his wicket fell for 8 runs on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth.

Australia's Ricky Ponting waves to fans as he walks off the pitch for the last time after his wicket fell for 8 runs on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth.

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Australia's Ricky Ponting plays a shot on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth.

Australia's Ricky Ponting plays a shot on day four of the third cricket test match against South Africa in Perth.