Hard on the heels of a record-breaking Ashes pre-sale this week, the Queensland Cricket Foundation has recruited an Australian great to enhance its 2025-26 plans.
Ponting Backs Foundation
Ponting Wines, co-founded by Ricky Ponting, have been confirmed as the Official Wine Partner of Queensland Cricket and the Brisbane Heat for the 2025-26 season, and the Official Presenting Partner of the Queensland Cricket Foundation Ashes Test Lunch Event at the Rivershed at Howard Smith Wharves.
Test legend Ricky Ponting will be the headline guest at the Queensland Cricket Foundation Ashes Test Lunch ahead of the opening sessions of the Day/Night Gabba Test from 4 December.
Following the record-breaking Ashes pre-sale earlier this week, QC anticipates keen interest from fans in purchasing a ticket to the Test lunch, with limited packages including a ticket to the opening day of the pink ball Test at the Gabba.
All proceeds raised will go to the Queensland Cricket Foundation, which raised more than $280,000 in 2024-25 towards its four key pillars to make cricket more accessible and inclusive in Queensland:
The QCF focuses on fund-raising to support:
- Indigenous Health and Well-being,
- All-Inclusive, Female, and Multicultural Programs,
- Infrastructure and Facilities, and
- Supporting Experiences for Disadvantaged Youth
More information can be found at: https://www.qldcricket.com.au/QCF-Ashes-lunch?
Ponting Wines is a collaboration between one of Australia’s most celebrated modern-day cricketer, Ricky Ponting and Ben Riggs, an award-winning Australian winemaker known for uncompromising, high-quality wines. Masters of their craft, their partnership has been forged to celebrate their dedication and achievements. Each wine reflects Ricky’s remarkable life and has been carefully crafted by Ben to ensure flavour, structure and complexity are of the highest quality.
One of Australia’s great players, Ponting became the most successful Australian cricket captain of all time, with his feats including leading his country to Ashes Series wins, and two World Cup titles.
A key part of the Seven Network commentary team, he is set for another massive summer including commentating on the Ashes Test series as well as the Big Bash League series.
As well as his broadcast work, he is Head of Strategy for last season’s BBL champions, the Hobart Hurricanes, and this week coached the Punjab Kings to the Final of the Indian Premier League. He is the first person to take three IPL teams to the Final, also achieving the feat with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.