[1]Australian Parliament temporarily halted proceedings while current and former cricketers from across the world paid rich tributes to batting legend Ricky Ponting, who would be retiring after the third Test against South Africa beginning here tomorrow.
"Congrats to Ricky Ponting on an amazing career, well done Punter...Enjoy your last match in Perth buddy, was a pleasure playing with you !!!" wrote Ponting's former teammate Shane Warne on his twitter page.
"Well done Punter on an incredible career. It would be great to see you finish with a ton. It was an honour to play alongside of you," added Glenn McGrath.
Pacer Brett Lee, who played under Ponting, hoped that the 37-year-old goes out after scoring a hundred.
"Congrats Punter on a fantastic career, enjoyed playing alongside you! Go out with a bang mate!" he tweeted.
"Punter, congratulations on a fantastic career. Your departure will be a massive hole in the Australian Cricket team #RickyPonting #Legend," said Matthew Hayden.
Not just Australians, Ponting also drew praise from his rivals.
"Ricky ponting what an absolute legend. I am glad I had the honour of playing against him. Take a bow #legend #respect," tweeted India's Virat Kohli.
"The best batsman I had the privilege to play against ...Ricky Ponting... #Punter Australia cricket will not be the same without him..." added former England captain Michael Vaughan.
"You have to take your hat off to Ricky Ponting calling time on a magnificent career. Hell of a player," felt England spinner Graeme Swann.
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