Ponting's decorated career comes to a close

Dec 03, 2012

With Australia in big trouble, Ricky Ponting jogged out to bat for the last time in international cricket•Getty Images

Ponting got going with one of this typically regal pull shots•Getty Images

Kallis, one of the few active players from the early stages of Ponting's career, showed his appreciation•AFP

The scoreboard said it all: "Thanks Ricky"•AFP

Graeme Smith's side showed a touch of class, giving Ponting a guard of honour•Getty Images

There was to be no fairytale finish for Ponting, as he edged a catch to Jacques Kallis at slip on 8•Getty Images

Ponting's final series was one of his leanest in international cricket with scores 0, 4, 16, 4 and 8•Getty Images

His wife Rianna Ponting was on hand to show her support•Getty Images

Robin Peterson became the last man to dismiss Ponting in international cricket•Getty Images

Ponting saluted the crowd as he walked off •Getty Images

Ponting's finished his illustrious career as the man with the most Test wins and as the highest Test run-getter for Australia•Getty Images