Six Interesting facts on Ricky Ponting

He loved to play poker in his younger days and hence got the nickname 'Punter'

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Japanese food is his favourite cuisine

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As a young man he had a drinking problem that often got him in trouble

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Shawshank Redemption is his favourite film

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His favourite holiday destination is Italy

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The car he drives the most is the Ferrari Enzo

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