Century Cricket has appointed former Australia captain Ricky Ponting AO as its initial ambassador investor and lead global advisor for coaching and talent identification as the company begins its expansion in North America from New York City.
Ponting will contribute to the development of Century Cricket’s technology and lend his expertise in talent identification, drawing on his 34 years of elite cricket experience.
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Century Cricket integrates technology, data, and world-class cricket to offer players new ways to share, compare, and improve their game. Ponting’s involvement will ensure the cricketing aspect of this initiative maintains the highest standard.
With a 17-year international career as a batsman
With a 17-year international career as a batsman and captain, Ponting is one of the most decorated figures in Australian cricket history. He is deeply involved in the game’s global evolution and brings significant leadership and international influence to Century Cricket.
The partnership goes beyond a traditional ambassador role. The company’s vision to provide greater technology-enabled training infrastructure through 24/7 membership-based facilities influenced Ponting’s decision to invest. He said, “Century Cricket will be the future of cricket coaching and talent identification. I did not hesitate to become involved from the very first time I was presented with the ambitions of the company. The technology is a game changer, and it will allow cricket lovers of all standards to engage, improve and have an experience in cricket, not offered by anyone else. The new Bryant Park facility in New York will be an extraordinary showcase for the world to see what Century Cricket offers.”
The Bryant Park location is Century Cricket’s flagship centre and marks the company’s initial step in a broader plan to establish technology-enabled cricket centres in major global markets. These centres will be connected by a wider digital ecosystem of players, coaches, performance data, and competitions.
Launching in central Manhattan signals Century Cricket’s ambition
Launching in central Manhattan signals Century Cricket’s ambition to build at scale, with New York serving as a platform for further global growth. The facility offers a year-round environment where players of all levels can train, compete, monitor their performance, and develop their skills.
Ponting’s career gives him unmatched credibility within the cricket community. He continues to influence the sport internationally through roles in high-performance leadership, talent development, and fostering winning cultures in dynamic cricket markets. His attributes will be reflected in the training programmes, technology, and gamification tools implemented at Century Cricket Centres.
Chris Millard, CEO of Century Cricket, said, “Ricky investing in Century Cricket and committing to play an active role in what we’re building is a huge endorsement of our ambition. There are very few people in world cricket who combine his playing pedigree, leadership, coaching experience and understanding of the game across the global landscape. What excites us most is that this goes far beyond an ambassador relationship. Ricky will help shape how Century Cricket develops players, identifies talent and uses technology and data to create a better cricket experience. Our ambition is to make world-class cricket development more accessible, engaging and connected for players everywhere, and having Ricky alongside us as both an investor and advisor is incredibly powerful as we build Century Cricket globally.”
Ponting is a three-time World Cup winner, including
Ponting is a three-time World Cup winner, including two titles as captain in 2003 and 2007. He scored over 27,000 international runs in 168 Tests and 375 One Day Internationals and remains Australia’s most successful Test captain, leading the team to 48 wins from 77 matches. Following his playing career, he has continued to influence cricket through coaching, mentoring, and broadcasting.
A member of both the ICC and Australian Cricket Halls of Fame, Ponting’s reputation extends far beyond his on-field achievements.
Clayton Glenister, incoming chairman of Century Cricket, stated, “Ricky’s addition to Century Cricket goes well beyond his standing as one of the game’s greatest ever players. Having built and led at the highest levels of the sport, he brings a rare combination—the credibility that comes from a lifetime in cricket, paired with a sharp commercial instinct and genuine business acumen. As we scale Century Cricket across new markets, having someone who understands both the game and how to build enduring value around it is invaluable. We couldn’t be more excited to have him join us on this journey.”
Source: thenewsmill.com
