Ricky Ponting joins the Cricket Network

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting will be the face of Cricket Network's online coverage this summer, adding an unrivalled level of experience and expertise to Australia's number one cricket website.

A veteran of eight Ashes campaigns, including four as captain, Ponting will deliver exclusive analysis and insight during the Magellan Ashes between Australia and England as well as the KFC Big Bash League.

Not only will Ponting provide a thorough preview of both the Ashes and the BBL, he will be on location throughout the summer to analyse the biggest moments as they happen.

And his exclusive wrap of each Test match, as well as his look back at the end of the Ashes series and the BBL, will make Cricket Network a must for all cricket fans this summer.

“I'm really looking forward to working with the Cricket Network this summer,” said Ponting.

“The Ashes is the ultimate Test cricket series and this contest will be no different to all the great clashes over the years.

“The Big Bash just keeps getting bigger and better. This summer we have extra games, new venues and players that's will entertain us all with a brand of cricket that is growing our sport.

“The Cricket Network will bring a whole new perspective to Ashes and BBL coverage and I'm excited to be playing a part in it all.”

Using Cricket Network's vast video archive, Ponting will also look back on the greatest moments of his own career and reflect on some of the most memorable moments in the history of the Ashes and the BBL.

“Ricky is one of the sharpest analytical minds in world cricket, so we are very excited to be able to bring his insight to cricket fans throughout the summer,” said Cricket Australia head of digital, Finn Bradshaw.

“His knowledge and analysis combined with Cricket Network’s unrivalled access to video means cricket fans will get unparalleled coverage of the Ashes.

To welcome Ponting to the Cricket Network family, we've dug into our video archive to find some of the best catches from his decorated career and asked the man himself to analyse his greatest fielding highlights - enjoy the first video at the top of this article!

2017-18 International Fixtures

Magellan Ashes Series

First Test Gabba, November 23-27. Buy tickets

Second Test Adelaide Oval, December 2-6 (Day-Night). Buy tickets

Third Test WACA Ground, December 14-18. Buy tickets

Fourth Test MCG, December 26-30. Buy tickets

Fifth Test SCG, January 4-8 (Pink Test). Buy tickets

ODI Series v England

First ODI MCG, January 14. Buy tickets

Second ODI Gabba, January 19. Buy tickets

Third ODI SCG, January 21. Buy tickets

Fourth ODI Adelaide Oval, January 26. Buy tickets

Fifth ODI Perth TBC, January 28. Join the ACF

Prime Minister's XI

PM's XI v England Manuka Oval, February 2. Buy tickets

T20 trans-Tasman Tri-Series

First T20I Australia v NZ, SCG, February 3. Buy tickets

Second T20I – Australia v England, Blundstone Arena, February 7. Buy tickets

Third T20I – Australia v England, MCG, February 10. Buy tickets

Fourth T20I – NZ v England, Wellington, February 14

Fifth T20I – NZ v Australia, Eden Park, February 16

Sixth T20I – NZ v England, Seddon Park, February 18

Final – TBC, Eden Park, February 21