Ricky Ponting former Australian Captain has announced his retirement from the Test Cricket. One of the best player from Australia, and counted in the most successful Captain's list holds extreme track record in Test Cricket. He who has 13,336 Test runs to his name, including 41 centuries with only Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar scoring more, said it was time to call it a day.

As per the reports he stated," A few hours ago I let the team know that this upcoming Test will be my last," he said at a hastily-called press conference, adding that he will continue to play for Tasmania in the domestic competition this summer".

He also stated that," Over the last couple of weeks my level of performance hasn't been good enough, my passion and love for the game hasn't changed but at the end of the day (the decision) was based on my results.

"In this series so far they have not been up to the level required of batsmen and players in the Australian team.

"I'm glad I have got the opportunity to finish on my terms." he said.