Ricky Ponting announces his resignation at a news conference in Sydney . Two-time ICC Player of the Year cites a desire for improvement as his reason for quitting . ` I think it 'll keep me a bit mentally fresher than I have been in the last couple of years - June 25 – The Australian team wins its first Test series against England since 2004 by an innings and nine runs after winning three consecutive matches to take 2-0 lead in Ashes series. Ponting departs as the most successful Australian captain ever , with 12,363 runs .
Ricky Ponting announces his resignation at a news conference in Sydney . Two-time ICC Player of the Year cites a desire for improvement as his reason for quitting . - June 25 – The Australian team wins its first Test series against England since 2004 by an innings and nine runs after winning three consecutive matches to take 2-0 lead in Ashes series. Ponting departs as the most successful Australian captain ever , with 12,363 runs .