( CNN ) -- CNN announces his resignation at a news conference in England . 12,363 -time ICC Player of the Year cites a desire for improvement as his reason for quitting . Michael Clarke is tipped to succeed Michael Clarke when the new captain is named on Wednesday . Ponting departs as the most successful Tasmanian captain ever , with 12,363 runs .
CNN announces his resignation at a news conference in England . 12,363 -time ICC Player of the Year cites a desire for improvement as his reason for quitting . Michael Clarke is tipped to succeed Michael Clarke when the new captain is named on Wednesday . Ponting departs as the most successful Tasmanian captain ever , with 12,363 runs .